Tuesday 8 January 2013

Vitamin D may not relieve arthritis pain

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking daily vitamin D doesn't keep knee pain from getting worse or slow the loss of cartilage for people with osteoarthritis, according to a new study. Previous research suggested that among people with the joint disorder, those with higher levels of vitamin D in their blood tended to have a slower progression of symptoms. But whether that meant taking more in supplement form would also have a protective effect was unclear. "It looked compelling at that point," said lead author Timothy McAlindon, from Tufts Medical Center in Boston. ... via Health News Headlines - Yahoo! News Read More Here..

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