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Sunshine Likely Prevents Heart Attacks

Vitamin D level is key, researchers say

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 10, 2008 8:14 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Plenty of sunshine could be one key to heart health, according to a new study. Research has linked low levels of vitamin D—the "sunshine vitamin"—to an increased risk of heart attacks, reports Web MD. Men with low levels of vitamin D ran twice the risk of having a heart attack, according to the study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

"Vitamin D deficiency has been related to an increasing number of conditions and to  death," said a statement by the researchers. "The findings add further support that the current dietary requirements of vitamin D need to be increased."

Milk on the shelves of a supermarket in Miami. New research suggests high levels of vitamin D--found in sun, supplements, and milk--can decrease the risk of heart attack.
Milk on the shelves of a supermarket in Miami. New research suggests high levels of vitamin D--found in sun, supplements, and milk--can decrease the risk of heart attack.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Researchers have linked low levels of Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin - with a two-fold risk of heart attack.
Researchers have linked low levels of Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin - with a two-fold risk of heart attack.   (Magnum Photos)
Healthy sun.
Healthy sun.   ((c) dichohecho)
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Abstract of the journal article
Archives of Internal Medicine

Sunshine may be nature's disease fighter
Los Angeles Times

Vitamin D may protect against heart attack -study
Reuters

Vitamin D deficit may boost men's heart attack risk
Bloomberg

Study links sunshine vitamin, heart health
CBS News

 
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