Friday, September 25, 2009

Study Identifies Vitamin D’s Benefits for Diabetic Heart Health

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among those with diabetes mellitus. Recent findings suggest that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in this population. By ensuring adequate vitamin D status via supplements, according to researchers from Washington University in St Louis, the problem may be avoided.


To see the abstract, click here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19667238?dopt=Abstract

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