Lack of vitamin D linked to teen health problems
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 16:36
in Health & Medicine
DALLAS (AP) -- New research in teenagers links low levels of vitamin D to high blood pressure and high blood sugar, which can lead to ominous early health problems. The "sunshine" vitamin is needed to keep bones strong, but recent research has linked vitamin D to other possible health benefits. The teen study confirms results seen in adults, linking low levels with risk factors for heart disease, the researchers said....
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