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VITAMIN D FOR ARTHRITIS
"OBJECTIVE: Vitamin D is a
potent regulator of calcium 'balance]...and may have 'beneficial effects
on the immune system]...
"METHODS: We analyzed data
from...a study of 29,368 women of ages 55-69 without a history of
'Rheumatoid Arthritis--RA]...beginning in 1986...
"RESULTS: Through 11 years
of followup. 152 cases of RA were validated... Greater intake of vitamin D
'showed a reduced risk of RA...]
"CONCLUSION: Greater
intake of vitamin D may be associated with a lower risk of RA in
'somewhat] older women..." Emphasis added.
In the journal Arthritis
& Rheumatism, vol. 1, 2004. By: Merlino, Curtis, Mikuls, Saag, et al., Iowa
Women's Health Study, College of Public Health, U. of Iowa, Iowa City, US
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