Walking or Vitamin D?

Don Smith · 09-07-2002, 01:30 AM

FYI To Ask Don's Army:

An article in the current New England Journal of Medicine showed that women who walked "briskly" for two to three hours each week had a 30% lower risk of heart-related problems such as heart attack, stroke, the need for heart bypass surgery, heart failure or death.

The question is, was this "benefit" conveyed by the physical exercise involved with walking or the production of vitamin D while walking or a combination of the two?

The landmark study in Australia by Stagg, et al, showed a similar (33%) reduction in CHD (coronary heart disease) in individuals who maintained optimal levels of vitamin D.

Thus, one can reasonably presume that vitamin D is the most important factor for the risk reduction in the NEJM study.

Don "Who Says That Vitamin D Is VERY Important" Smith

BooBop · 09-07-2002, 10:11 AM

I have an idea... Let's come up with a tanning machine that includes a treadmill. 20min sessions of tanning and walking. win win situation

roger · 09-09-2002, 11:08 AM

And add some virtual reality eyewear.

mmmmmm a nice sunny day jogging in the mountains.

BooBop · 09-09-2002, 11:22 AM

Oh and don't forget the chirping of the birds for sound. Maybe some aroma therapy as well....

I think we are on a roll here.

angeleyes · 09-09-2002, 12:16 PM

Add a good-looking guy running toward me in the virtual pic, and I may NEVER get out!! LOL

njchica · 09-10-2002, 10:53 AM

did these women walk OUTSIDE? or inside in a controlled environment, like on a treadmill?

I see the possible link if they walked outside around a track or something in the sunshine....

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09-07-2002, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,619 Rep Power: 10	FYI To Ask Don's Army: An article in the current New England Journal of Medicine showed that women who walked "briskly" for two to three hours each week had a 30% lower risk of heart-related problems such as heart attack, stroke, the need for heart bypass surgery, heart failure or death. The question is, was this "benefit" conveyed by the physical exercise involved with walking or the production of vitamin D while walking or a combination of the two? The landmark study in Australia by Stagg, et al, showed a similar (33%) reduction in CHD (coronary heart disease) in individuals who maintained optimal levels of vitamin D. Thus, one can reasonably presume that vitamin D is the most important factor for the risk reduction in the NEJM study. Don "Who Says That Vitamin D Is VERY Important" Smith

09-07-2002, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	I have an idea... Let's come up with a tanning machine that includes a treadmill. 20min sessions of tanning and walking. win win situation

09-09-2002, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
roger Join Date: Oct 22 2001 Posts: 145 Rep Power: 8	And add some virtual reality eyewear. mmmmmm a nice sunny day jogging in the mountains.

09-09-2002, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	Oh and don't forget the chirping of the birds for sound. Maybe some aroma therapy as well.... I think we are on a roll here.

09-09-2002, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
angeleyes Join Date: Sep 6 2002 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 0	Add a good-looking guy running toward me in the virtual pic, and I may NEVER get out!! LOL

09-10-2002, 10:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
njchica Join Date: Mar 17 2002 Posts: 676 Rep Power: 7	did these women walk OUTSIDE? or inside in a controlled environment, like on a treadmill? I see the possible link if they walked outside around a track or something in the sunshine....

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