Johns Hopkins University is publicizing a new study that shows that low levels of vitamin D, the essential nutrient obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of suffering a stroke in whites, but not in blacks.
In the United States, stroke is the nation's third leading cause of death. Every year, more than 140,000 Americans are killed by strokes, and hundreds of thousands more suffer neurological disabilities that often are permanent. This recent study supports prior evidence that links Vitamin D deficiency to heart disease and arterial diseases.
Study co-lead investigator and preventive cardiologist Erin Michos, M.D., M.H.S, says that most people would benefit from and could safely take 1000-2000 iu of vitamin D daily. Many could benefit from doses even higher. The current RDA is only 400 iu.
As many as 50% of Americans have blood levels of vitamin D that are low and unhealthy.
Keith Biggs, DC
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