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Clinical trial finds vitamin D increases telomerase activity
In October, scientists at the Georgia Health Sciences University, led by Dr. Zhu, reported on the effect of vitamin D on telomerase activity in obese African Americans. They gave 60,000 IU per month for four months to one group and placebo to another group. Continue reading
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Improved arterial function with vitamin D
A study finds that vitamin D significantly improves arterial function. Continue reading
Newsletter: Vitamin D times are changing
Vitamin D deficiency is a public health problem. But some populations are at higher risk of deficiency than others. Continue reading
Newsletter: Racial differences in vitamin D status
Dr Cannell reviews research covering disease rates and vitamin D levels among African Americans and discusses information which should be known to all. Continue reading
