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Vitamin D for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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"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 follow up. 152 cases of RA were validated... Greater intake of vitamin D 'showed a reduced risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis...]

"CONCLUSION: Greater intake of vitamin D may be associated with a lower risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in 'somewhat] older women..." Emphasis added.

"Vitamin D for Arthritis" Source

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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