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Low Vitamin D Level

Low vitamin D level may up death risk

October 03, 2008
A new study has again linked low vitamin D levels with an increased risk of death. Austrian researchers say that in a study of 3,258 patients, those with the lowest vitamin D levels were twice as likely to die from heart disease and other causes as those with the highest levels. This study is the latest of several trials that have linked vitamin D to diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Should You Take Vitamin D for Chronic Pain?
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...least in some cases, there can be a link between low vitamin D levels and chronic pain.   If... Read more »

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Dark Tan? Don't Assume Vitamin D is at a Healthy Level
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...sporting a nice “healthy” tan, having a normal vitamin D blood level is guaranteed. Right?... Read more »

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Why vitamin D is so important for people with RA: Part 1
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...may play a role in regulating the immune system.  Low vitamin D levels have been linked to... Read more »

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more on Vitamin D, sun exposure, and osteo
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...20-plus hours per week without sunscreen) still had low Vitamin D levels. So I guess for this... Read more »

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Vitamin D for the Heart
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...stroke. Now, however, new research has identified how low vitamin D levels link to heart... Read more »

Health Guide

Normal Test Results for 25-hydroxy Vitamin D
25-OH vitamin D Normal Values The normal range is 16.0 to 74.0 ng/mL. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Note:... Read more »
Preventing Falls and Fractures: Bone Health
...age, you can take steps to keep your bones strong. Be sure to consume adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. People over age 50 should consume 1,200 mg of calcium daily by eating calcium-rich... Read more »
25-hydroxy vitamin D
...Alternative Names 25-OH vitamin D Read more »
Osteopenia: premature infants
...Diuretics (water drugs such as furosemide or lasix) or steroids can also cause low calcium levels. Vitamin D helps with the body absorb calcium from the intestines and kidneys. If babies do not... Read more »
Rickets
Rickets is a disorder primarily caused by lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, which leads to softening and weakening of the bones. Alternative Names Osteomalacia... Read more »

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Vitamin D and Bone Health

Vitamin D - Learn about the benefits of adequate Vitamin D intake on bone health... Read more »

Medications

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...Be sure to include adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Consult your doctor... Read more »

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...well-balanced meals containing adequate calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and limiting... Read more »

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...well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take... Read more »

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...well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take... Read more »

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...well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take... Read more »

Related News

Low Vitamin D Levels, High Death Risk
August 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with low levels of vitamin D may have a higher risk of death from all causes, according to a new report. Low vitamin D... Read summary »

Heart Healthy Vitamin D
January 20, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your heart health. A growing... Read summary »

Kids Low on Vitamin D
August 10, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at... Read summary »

Study: Low vitamin D levels boost cold, flu risk
February 25, 2009

A new study that included 19,000 American men and women has found that people who don't get enough vitamin D have a higher risk of respiratory... Read summary »

Childs Dental Health Linked to Pregnancy
September 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) The importance of vitamin D during pregnancy is often stressed to women. Now, a new study backs this recommendation. Researchers... Read summary »