Knee Osteoarthritis: Lack of Vitamin D Contributes to Pain in Black Americans

Black Americans have lower levels of vitamin D and greater pain sensitivity compared to white Americans, a new study has indicated. Findings published in iArthritis (and) Rheumatism/i, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), indicate that vitamin D deficiency may be one of many factors that account for increased pain in older black Americans with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Those with OA experience painful swelling and stiffness of the ...

via Medindia Health News More READ