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Academy of Pediatrics increases vitamin D recommendations

On Monday, October 13th, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a press release regarding a new clinical report titled “Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants, Children, and Adolescents.” In this new report, the AAP has updated the … Continue reading

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Low vitamin D levels lead to poor physical performance in the elderly

In a recent study, researchers examined the association between vitamin D status and physical performance. Among subjects with low vitamin D levels, physical performance and grip strength were significantly lower than that of participants who did not have reduced levels. … Continue reading

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Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy influences childhood bone mass

New research shows that pregnant mothers with inadequate vitamin D levels may negatively influence the long-term bone health of their children. Vitamin D status is often poor in women of childbearing age, and evidence suggests that the risk of bone … Continue reading

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Vitamin D supplementation lowers fracture risk

Researchers have found that doses of 700 to 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day may reduce the risk of hip fracture by 26 percent and nonvertebral fracture by 23 percent. The May 11 2005 issue of the Journal of … Continue reading

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Vitamin D insufficiency common among breast cancer survivors

New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a correlation between vitamin D levels and various stages of breast cancer development. Vitamin D influences pathways related to cancer development, but little is currently known about vitamin D … Continue reading

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