Feb 6th, 2010 Vitamin D helps asthmatics

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www.vitaminD3world.com February 2010
Vol 1 No 20

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Vitamin D in heart disease and diabetes
Yet another study, this time conducted in the UK shows dramatic reductions in the incidence of heart disease and diabetes in those with higher levels of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D in Heart Disease and Diabetes.

Adding to the ever growing list of health benefits associated with Vitamin D, researchers have again shown that vitamin D can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in the middle-aged and seniors by approximately 43%.

Researchers analyzed the data from 28 studies that focused on Vitamin D and cardiometabolic disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The studies involved a combined total of 99,745 men and women from a variety of ethnic and national backgrounds.

The analysis showed a connection between high levels of Vitamin D and a reduced risk of cariometabolic disorders. When compared to participants with low levels of Vitamin D, those with high levels had a 33% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, 55% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 51% lower risk of metabolic syndrome. At is so often the case, even those with high levels were rarely at levels considered to be optimal by present day Vitamin D experts, raising the possibility that even greater benefits may be possible.

"We found that high levels of Vitamin D among middle age and elderly populations are associated with a substantial decrease in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome," said Dr Oscar Franco, Assistant Professor in Public Health at Warwick Medical School and co-leader of the data review, in a February 15th press release.

"Targeting Vitamin D deficiency in adult populations could potentially slow the current epidemics of cardiometabolic disorders."



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In the news - The following news releases have been added to the In the News section of www.vitaminD3world.com This section of the site is updated every few days. Revisit it frequently to learn about the latest research on Vitamin D. Click here for In the News

Feb 18th 2010, Another study shows Vitamin D prevents heart disease and diabetes

Feb 16th 2010, Experts estimate Vitamin D could reduce cancer deaths by 75%

Feb 6th, 2010 Vitamin D helps asthmatics

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