Posted by Larry Hoover on March 10, 2007, at 14:01:11
In reply to Re: Vitamin D deficiency » natrfrk, posted by madeline on March 9, 2007, at 7:37:39
> I guess my question would be why/how did you get Vitamin D deficient in the first place?
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> That is so rare these days with Vitamin D supplementation in milk.
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> Hmmm... Any ideas?
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> maddieUmmmm, vitamin D deficiency disease, as rickets/osteomalacia, is on the increase in the U.S. Risk factors include being of African heritage, being poor, and living in inner cities. Arguments have been made that sunscreens and sun avoidance are also contributors.
Lar
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