Vitamin D levels have different effects on atherosclerosis in blacks and whites, study finds
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 04:35
in Health & Medicine
Vitamin D is quickly becoming the "go-to" remedy for treating a wide range of illnesses, from osteoporosis to atherosclerosis. However, new evidence suggests that supplementing vitamin D in those with low levels may have different effects based on patient race and, in black individuals, the supplement could actually do harm.