Vitamin D has been in the news frequently with many claims for preventing diseases and illnesses, listed below. The new research studies are examining why decreased serum 25(OH) may correlate with an increased risk for health problems. Many of these recent claims need additional research to be performed to validate their claims. These claims can be misleading to consumers and can cause them to ingest increasing amounts of vitamin D in an attempt to be healthy however increasing the risk of toxicity.
Vitamin D claims:Prevent acute respiratory infections
Decrease dementia Decrease obesity Decrease cancer Decreases diabetes |
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