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Science The “D” in vitamin D may mean “double”
Science The “D” in vitamin D may mean “double” | The “D” in vitamin D may mean “double” |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Tuesday, 14 October 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 Currently, the AAP recommends 200 units of vitamin D daily for all people up to the age of 50 years. Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsThe AP indicates that the U.S. government advisory board, the Institute of Medicine, is evaluating the evidence and the results of vitamin D studies. Its recommendations are forthcoming in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics (a publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics) It will also be announced a Monday, October 13, 2008 conference in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Vitamin D is an important part of the health of the human body. It helps to regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood and calcium in the kidneys. The vitamin also helps to keep the immune system in good working order so we can fight germs, along with helping to resist the formation of tumors. Nancy Shute gives advice on vitamin D for adults and children in her October 13, 2008 blog: “3 Ways to Make Sure Kids Get Their Vitamin D ” (U.S. News and World Report). |
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