16 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When sunshine is scarce, vitamin D can be pretty hard to come by–it’s why most doctors recommend supplements. But even if you follow your doctor’s orders, you might be taking the wrong dose: some supplement manufacturers significantly under- or overestimate the potency of their pills, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Internal […]

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16 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When sunshine is scarce, vitamin D can be pretty hard to come by–it’s why most doctors recommend supplements. But even if you follow your doctor’s orders, you might be taking the wrong dose: some supplement manufacturers significantly under- or overestimate the potency of their pills, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Internal […]

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15 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When sunshine is scarce, vitamin D can be pretty hard to come by–it’s why most doctors recommend supplements. But even if you follow your doctor’s orders, you might be taking the wrong dose: some supplement manufacturers significantly under- or overestimate the potency of their pills, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Internal […]

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15 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When sunshine is scarce, vitamin D can be pretty hard to come by–it’s why most doctors recommend supplements. But even if you follow your doctor’s orders, you might be taking the wrong dose: some supplement manufacturers significantly under- or overestimate the potency of their pills, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Internal […]

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15 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When sunshine is scarce, vitamin D can be pretty hard to come by–it’s why most doctors recommend supplements. But even if you follow your doctor’s orders, you might be taking the wrong dose: some supplement manufacturers significantly under- or overestimate the potency of their pills, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Internal […]

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15 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When sunshine is scarce, vitamin D can be pretty hard to come by–it’s why most doctors recommend supplements. But even if you follow your doctor’s orders, you might be taking the wrong dose: some supplement manufacturers significantly under- or overestimate the potency of their pills, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Internal […]

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31 October 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Do You Get Enough Calcium?

You know you need calcium for strong bones. But a new study suggests that skimping on this vital mineral could increase your risk of developing hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), a hormone condition that can suck the calcium from your bones and elsewhere if left untreated. In the 22-year-long Nurses’ Health Study I, researchers at Brigham and Women’s […]

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31 October 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Do You Get Enough Calcium?

You know you need calcium for strong bones. But a new study suggests that skimping on this vital mineral could increase your risk of developing hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), a hormone condition that can suck the calcium from your bones and elsewhere if left untreated. In the 22-year-long Nurses’ Health Study I, researchers at Brigham and Women’s […]

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