Recent articles on vitamin D in the news magazine of "Science."

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Michael Rawlins - 20 Oct 2004 22:25 GMT

The last two issues included a two-part series on vitamin D research.
The web site includes full references for the cited peer-reviewed
pubs.

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20041009/bob8.asp

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20041016/bob9.asp

Cheers,
Mike

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tcomeau - 21 Oct 2004 17:13 GMT

> The last two issues included a two-part series on vitamin D research.
> The web site includes full references for the cited peer-reviewed
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> Cheers,
> Mike

Goes to show just how far reaching nutritional deficiencies can be
with regard to the general health of the population.

Yet, it is rare for a doctor to take nutrition into account for any of
their patients except for obviously obesity-related problems. It goes
against their grain to suspect a nutritional deficiency as the cause
of clinical or sub-clinical symptoms. That is the direct result of
their pharma-centric training.

TC

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Michael Rawlins - 22 Oct 2004 15:07 GMT

> > The last two issues included a two-part series on vitamin D research.
> > The web site includes full references for the cited peer-reviewed
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> TC

You are preaching to the choir. When I was diagnosed with HTN in late
winter a few years back, my PCP never asked about my Ca, Mg, or K
intake (DASH diet). He simply suggested a med.

I exercise intensely 5-6 days a week, occassionally miss a meal, and,
in fact, don't really eat alot of fat or starches. I suspected lack
of recovery from exercise. One week of no activity and lots of good
carbs and good fat (olive oil), and my sleep is improved, resting
heart rate and BP is coming down. Best of all no more heart
fluttering/palpitations.

I don't dare talk to my MD anymore about my exercise routine or diet.
Every time I have previously he looked at me like I have 5 heads.

The future will see more education in hormones and nutrition for all
aspiring doctors, IMHO.

Mike

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