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Low levels of vitamin D may double diabetics' heart risks

(Science Daily) UPDATED 2009-09-01
Low levels of vitamin D may double the risk of heart disease in diabetics, researchers in St. Louis say. The lack of vitamin D means that cholesterol in the body is not cleared, which can lead to build-up in the blood vessels. This build up increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, but the study's authors say that it may be possible to lower the risk of heart problems by increasing levels of the hormone vitamin D.  Read full story >
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