Apparently, the UK weather has gotten so bad that everyone may soon be advised to take vitamin D supplements because of the lack of sunshine. Previously only people considered at high risk of bone and autoimmune diseases such as pregnant women and those over 65 were recommended to take vitamin D supplements. Reference New Scientist… Read More
Research Paper Title Femoral and Tibial Stress Fractures Associated with Vitamin D Insufficiency. Abstract The researchers describe a case highlighting the need to consider hypovitaminosis-D when investigating background causation and treatment of femoral and tibial stress fractures. The case also suggests that prescribing calcium and vitamin D supplementation may help with fracture healing in soldiers… Read More
In December 2012, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) launched a campaign to tackle vitamin D deficiency. In the UK, it is thought to affect at least 50% of the Caucasian population and up to 90% of the multi-ethnic population; Over the last 15 years, there has been a four-fold increase in… Read More
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