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Low Vitamin D Levels
Low vitamin D level may up death risk
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Dark Tan? Don't Assume Vitamin D is at a Healthy Level
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...or several weeks may have normal vitamin D blood levels, moderately low, even severely low. You... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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
...Note: ng/mL = nanograms per milliliter What abnormal results mean Low 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels indicate a deficiency in vitamin D.Vitamin D deficiency can resultfrom lack of exposure... Read more »Osteopenia: premature infants
...term. 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... Read more »Rickets
...incidence, and risk factors Vitamin D helps the body properly control calcium and phosphate levels in the body. When the body is deficient in vitamin D, it is unable to properly control... Read more »Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
...prostate treatments using vitamin D analogs. There is still no clear proof, however, that high calcium and low vitamin D levels pose a significant risk for prostate cancer.Getting enough calcium... Read more »Osteoporosis: Causes
...and vitamin D) and blood factors that affect cell growth are involved with this process. Changes in levels of any of these factors could play a role in the development of osteoporosis.The Role of... Read more »Images
Vitamin D - Learn about the benefits of adequate Vitamin D intake on bone health... Read more »
Medications
...tests, x-rays, height measurement, blood mineral levels) should be performed periodically to... Read more »
...medical tests (e.g., calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels, albumin, serum creatinine) should... Read more »
...glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts, CPK levels) will be performed to monitor for... Read more »
...blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, blood cholesterol levels, complete blood counts) will be... Read more »
...tests (x-rays, height measurement, blood mineral levels) should be performed periodically to... 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, 2009A 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 »
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