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Vitamin D: An Essential Component of a Healthy Diet
April 15, 2011
Vitamin D is responsible for a variety of things in your body, including immunity and bone health. When present in your body, vitamin D helps to maintain the skeletal calcium balance by promoting calcium absorption in the intestines as well as bone resorption. Vitamin D also plays a part in the immune system by naturally […]
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease
April 6, 2010
According to a recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting, boosting vitamin D levels in the blood appears to help those deficient in the nutrient lower their risk of heart disease by about 30%. Though these findings are preliminary, many experts feel that it’s worth taking a closer look at the […]