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From CNN Health: Vitamin D deficiency is associated with fatal strokes among white patients, but it’s not tied to more stroke deaths among black people, researchers announced Sunday at the the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Illinois. More Here

From NutraIngredients: Daily supplements which combine vitamin D and calcium may reduce the risk of fractures for everyone, regardless of age or gender, say the results of a huge study. Almost 70,000 people participated in the US and Europe and found that the vitamin-mineral combination significantly reduced fractures by 8 per cent, and hip fractures [...]

From NutraIngredients: Supplements are the safest, easiest way to boost vitamin D levels, says Harvard Heart Letter, which is spreading the word about the vitamin’s multifaceted benefits: It is good for the heart and overall health, not just bones. Vitamin D – actually a hormone – is commonly known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, because it [...]

From NutraIngredients: Researchers from Utah presented fresh evidence this week linking vitamin D deficiency to heart disease at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Conference in Orlando, Florida. Vitamin D has a good reputation even in the worthy company of other vitamins, having been associated variously with cardiovascular health, strong bones, cognitive health, cancer protection [...]

Registered dietitians in the US are recommending that consumers “protect” their family during the flu season with foods that can help boost immunity, including probiotics, vitamin D and garlic. The advice from Meals Matter – a nutrition portal sponsored by the Dairy Council of California – is intended to encourage healthy eating from a variety [...]