Blood Pressure and Vitamin D
Vitamin D may play a role in maintaining healthy blood pressure and preventing kidney problems, heart disease and diabetes, according to an article in the February 1 edition of the New York Times.
The article cited recent research that indicates vitamin D may be a “super nutrient” that can help not only those with high blood pressure, but can also prevent kidney disease and a host of other health issues.
Vitamin D is made naturally in the human body through exposure to sunlight. It’s also available in foods like fish and fortified milk. Supplemets are available too.
At this time, there’s been little research however into how much vitamin D is optimal. However, a new study is planned that will examine the benefits of vitamin D in older adults. The study will include both men and women in their 60s. It will focus on ways vitamin D can help prevent kidney and diabetes problems, reduce the need for blood pressure medications in those with hypertension, and prevent heart disease and cancer.
If you’re interested in learning more about the study, click on www.vitalstudy.org.
Tags: blood pressure, high blood pressure, kidney disease, vitamin D
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 am
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June 20th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
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