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Osteoporosis
Reports describe recent advances in osteoporosis research
June 2nd, 2005
Data on osteoporosis are outlined in reports from the United States, United Kingdom and Netherlands. Study 1: Study results show that vitamin D levels in south Florida residents are statistically significantly higher at the end of summer than at the end of winter. "Hypovitaminosis D is associated with impaired neuromuscular function, bone loss, and fractures. If a person is not taking a vitamin supplement, sun exposure is often the greatest source of vitamin D. Thus, vitamin D deficiency is not uncommon in the winter, particularly in northern latitudes," wrote S. Levis and colleagues, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami. "Our...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-02)
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