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Improved vitamin D levels may decrease knee disability

Published in Biotech Law Weekly, November 19th, 2004

Increased vitamin D levels appear to improve muscle strength and physical function for vitamin D-deficient patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

While previous studies have associated vitamin D deficiencies with an increased risk for severity of knee osteoarthritis, this is the first look at vitamin levels in relation to pain and disability. The 221 patients, average age 67 years, participating in this study were measured for changes in pain, physical function, muscle strength and serum levels of vitamin D (measurable amounts of vitamin D in the blood)...

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Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2004-11-19)

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