Shedding Light on the Vitamin D Hype
Open a browser and enter the term “vitamin D benefits” into your favorite search engine. You’ll likely find reports that link vitamin D to curing cancer; strengthening the immune system; averting depression; improving pain; clearing up psoriasis; lowering your blood pressure; and lowering your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease. Here are a few example headlines:
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The Benefits of Vitamin D: Weigh Less, Smile More[133]
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Vitamin D Prevents Breast Cancer[134]
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Vitamin D Solved Pain Problem[135]
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Vitamin D Reduces Body Fat[136]
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Does Vitamin D Improve Brain Function?[137]
Indeed, there is some evidence to support a few of these claims, but a consensus is still many years away. In the worst ...
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