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9 Recent Studies & Articles on the Benefits of Vitamin D

Monday, August 17th, 2009

In the past year or so, one of the most talked-about on-going health news story is the importance of a regular intake of vitamin D for people of all ages. There are a number of reasons why people are deficient in vitamin D, and why it is so beneficial to a person’s overall health.

Here is a sampling of recent articles in both alternative and mainstream sources that discuss the analysis, benefits, and use of vitamin D as part of a healthy lifestyle.

1. Vitamin D Deficiency is Widespead and on the Increase (PhysOrg.com)

A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for overall health and fracture rates.

Vitamin D Deficiency is Widespead and on the Increase