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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 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 »
Why vitamin D is so important for people with RA: Part 1
By Christine Miller , Health Expertave you seen the recent news about how Vitamin D may be underestimated for its health benefits and... Read more »
Should You Take Vitamin D for Chronic Pain?
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...there's been a lot of discussion about whether or not vitamin D is useful in relieving chronic... Read more »
Vitamin D for Musculoskeletal Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...musculoskeletal pain (like fibromyalgia) are deficient in vitamin D. It further showed that... Read more »
The Connection Between Vitamin D and Heart Disease
By Lisa Nelson , Health ExpertLisa Nelson RD #9: Is there a connection between vitamin D and heart disease? What level vitamin... Read more »
Health Guide
25-hydroxy vitamin D
...Alternative Names 25-OH vitamin D 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 »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 »Hypervitaminosis D
...condition, pay careful attention to the correct Read more »Hypervitaminosis D
Hypervitaminosis D symptoms appear several months after excessive doses of vitamin D are administered. Alternative Names Vitamin D toxicity Causes,... Read more »Images
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 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 »
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 »
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