Vitamin D linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

Vitamin D linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

Posted on 22 June 2007

In previous posts I have written about the health benefits of sunlight and the vitamin D derived from it, including a reduced risk of many forms of cancer. In a recent post, I wrote about research linking higher vitamin D levels in the body with lower blood pressure

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Published June 22, 2007 . Filed under: Nutrients and Supplements, Specific conditions


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  1. Mike says:

    Hi Dr Briffa,
    I see both Vitamin D and Vitamin D3 supplements being sold:

    http://smallplanethealth.com/vitamin-d/all

    are they different? If so, which one is preferred?
    Thanks,
    Mike

    June 26, 2007 @ 5:36 am

  2. John Briffa says:

    Hi Mike – D3 is the preferred form, I believe.
    Have a look at this link for more on this:
    http://www.vitamindcouncil.com/vitaminDPharmacology.shtml

    June 28, 2007 @ 7:31 pm

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