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Article: Vitamin D Deficiency
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- Dynamic Chiropractic
- Article date:
- June 17, 2004
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Last year, I wrote an article titled, "FDA's Crackdown on Vitamin D Fortification Is Troubling" (DC, Sept. 24, 2003). In that article, I discussed the FDA decision to remove vitamin D from foods like protein bars and protein drinks that were not considered "breakfast foods." This month, I'll review some disturbing studies concerning vitamin D.
Deficiency Among Musculoskeletal Pain Patients
One hundred and fifty consecutive musculoskeletal pain patients were tested at a university health care center. Ninety-three percent were found to be vitamin D deficient. There was no difference in the rate of deficiency between males and females, immigrants and natives, and those over or under 30 years ...