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IBD and Vitamin D!
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology it was noted that many IBD patients had lowered levels of vitamin D (1). In fact according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America up to 68% of Crohn's patients have a vitamin D deficiency.
It is possible that there are several factors contributing to this problem.
One cause of vitamin D deficiency could be the lack of dietary sources due to restrictive diets implemented to lessen IBD symptoms. Another cau...
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Expert & Community Posts
Vitamin D and Chronic Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertThe relationship between vitamin D and chronic pain has been a topic of debate. Some studies have... Read more »
Vitamin D Heart Health FAQ
By Dr. William Davis , Health ExpertThe excitement over the health benefits of vitamin D have, not unexpectedly, generated lots and... Read more »
Vitamin D + You: Not a Vitamin, and Not One Size Fits All
By Dr. William Davis , Health ExpertFor years, vitamin D was the Rodney Dangerfield of the nutrition world: It got no respect. ... Read more »
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 »
For Bone Health: Ways to Get Vitamin D
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertVitamin D has long been recognized as a nutrient essential to overall health. Only now, however,... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »Vitamin D
Food Sources Vitamin D is found in the following foods: Dairy products Cheese Butter Cream Fortified milk (all milk in the U.S. is fortified with vitamin D) Fish Oysters ... Read more »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 »Hypervitaminosis D
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Vitamin D - Learn about the benefits of adequate Vitamin D intake on bone health... Read more »
Medications
...Be sure to include adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Consult your doctor... Read more »
...well-balanced meals containing adequate calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and limiting... Read more »
...well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take... Read more »
...well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take... Read more »
...well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take... Read more »
Related News
Vitamin D No Help in Prostate Cancer
May 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) High doses of Vitamin D won't help reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer. According to a new study conducted by researchers from... Read summary »
Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or... 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 »
Low Vitamin D Linked to PAD
April 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not getting enough vitamin D may increase your risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) -- a condition where the arteries in... Read summary »
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