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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Vitamin D

Low vitamin D levels may worsen knee OA

October 03, 2008
Scientists studying the effects of vitamin D on osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee say low levels of the vitamin may cause more severe symptoms of the condition. Researchers measured the vitamin D levels of 100 people who were suffering from OA. Forty-seven percent of the patients were vitamin-D deficient, and these patients had higher pain levels and more difficulty walking than those who had adequate levels of vitamin D. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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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IBD and Vitamin D!
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...noted that many IBD patients had lowered levels of vitamin D (1).  In fact according to the... Read more »

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AAP Recommends Doubling Vitamin D Intake
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...From the AAP Conference: AAP Recommends Doubling Vitamin D Intake   The American Academy of... Read more »

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AAD Position on Sun Exposure for Vitamin D Synthesis
By healthgal , Health Expert

...proclaiming the serious need for adequate levels of vitamin D.  Even Governor Palin was... Read more »

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Vitamin D and Chronic Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

............medical evidence "does not allow us to conclude that vitamin D is relevant to chronic... Read more »

Health Guide

25-hydroxy vitamin D
...Alternative Names 25-OH vitamin D Read more »
Vitamin D
......D) Fish Oysters Fortified cereals Margarine Read more »
Normal Test Results for 25-hydroxy Vitamin D
......laboratories. 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... Read more »
Vitamin D Blood Test: 25-hydroxy Vitamin D
.........the test is performed This test is used to determine if a person has a deficiency or excess of vitamin D. 25-hydroxy vitamin D is stored in the liver, where it is converted from other... Read more »
Vitamin D
...vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid. Vitamin D is also known as the "sunshine vitamin" because the body manufactures the vitamin after... 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

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 »

Live Longer with Vitamin D
March 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies... Read summary »