Arthritis and Vitamin D
Posted by admin on November 27, 2008 under Arthritis, Vitamin D | 
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Recent studies have revealed that women who ingest more than 400 IU of vitamin D a day reduce their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by as much as 42%.
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis.
Merlino LA, Curtis J, Mikuls TR, Cerhan JR, Criswell LA, and Saag KG. Vitamin D intake is inversely associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 2004; 50(1):72-77.
caren oster said,
After attending your web seminar, I had my MD check my Bit. D level, and it was 19 ng/do! I am a diatitian and I drink more than 3 glasses of milk a day I do however, live in MN! Thank you for having your web seminar. I have make this topic my new passion for my patients. Keep up the great work!
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