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http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a...mlDemystifying Vitamin D: Experts available to clarify the facts

TORONTO, Jan. 10 /CNW/ - The verdict is unanimous: vitamin D is anessential supplement for Canadians. We've all heard about its amazingbenefits, but every finding leads to more questions - dosage, sources, etc. -which can ultimately confuse consumers. Dr. Joel Gagnier and Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, both naturopathic doctorswith extensive experience in this field, are available to answer questions andoffer perspective on the issues surrounding vitamin D, such as: << - If it's the sunshine vitamin, why can't we get enough vitamin D from the sun? - What is the relationship between vitamin D and cancer, heart disease, rickets, osteoporosis and other diseases? - How much vitamin D do I really need? What about children and pregnant or breastfeeding women? - Why can't I get enough vitamin D from my diet alone? - Are there any side effects to taking a vitamin D supplement? - Where is vitamin D sourced from? Are all vitamin D supplements the same? >> Dr. Kendall-Reed is the author of the Naturopathic Diet and co-author ofHealing Arthritis. She practices naturopathic medicine at the Urban Wellnessclinic in Toronto. Dr. Gagnier runs a successful Windsor, Ontario naturopathic clinic. Heholds a Naturopathic Doctorate, a Master's of Science in Clinical Epidemiologyand Health-Care Research, and is completing a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) inMedical Sciences. Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's leading manufacturer of natural healthproducts is Canada's largest supplier of vitamin D.For further information: For interviews with Dr. Gagnier or Dr.Kendall-Reed, please contact: Stephanie Blok, Manager of Public Relations,Jamieson Laboratories, (416) 960-0052, Ext. 2714, sblok@jamiesonlabs.com;Brigitte Cote, Public Relations Coordinator, Jamieson Laboratories, (416)960-0052 Ext. 2708, bcote@jamiesonlabs.com

SOURCE:http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a...mlDemystifying

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"under exposure to UV rays is as dangerous as overexposure....this is D life" eileen

eileen

Shantilly if you're out there you should call them and see if you can ask how they feel about getting your Vitamin D from tanning beds. :)

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"under exposure to UV rays is as dangerous as overexposure....this is D life" eileen

Shantilly

I emailed them to get their opinions of getting Vitamin D from tanning beds.

Ironic isnt it, we know the answer to all those questions, yet never thought of offering our "expertise" about Vitamin D to a newspaper.