Vitamin D shifts into focus

eileen · 09-05-2008, 11:21 AM

By Terri Coles
TORONTO (Reuters) - The human body is an amazing factory, with all kinds of parts working together to the make the chemicals necessary for good health. But one thing it can't make on its own is vitamin D. Research shows that defect can be troubling, especially among children.
To create vitamin D, which plays an important role in bone health and development, the body needs exposure to sunlight. As we move into autumn, the days get shorter and colder and our exposure to sunlight decreases, making the colder months of the year a crucial time to watch vitamin D intake.....

FULL STORY LINK: http://www.reuters.com/article/reute...46426320080904

09-05-2008, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
eileen kiss me I'm Derf Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 8,082 Rep Power: 17	Vitamin D shifts into focus By Terri Coles TORONTO (Reuters) - The human body is an amazing factory, with all kinds of parts working together to the make the chemicals necessary for good health. But one thing it can't make on its own is vitamin D. Research shows that defect can be troubling, especially among children. To create vitamin D, which plays an important role in bone health and development, the body needs exposure to sunlight. As we move into autumn, the days get shorter and colder and our exposure to sunlight decreases, making the colder months of the year a crucial time to watch vitamin D intake..... FULL STORY LINK: http://www.reuters.com/article/reute...46426320080904 __________________ "under exposure to UV rays is as dangerous as overexposure....this is D life" eileen

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