Research Shows Young Adults Lack Vitamin D
Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine have recently discovered that many young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are not getting an adequate amount of vitamin D, particularly during the winter months. They arrived at their conclusion after screening 165 men and women during March and April, at the end of winter, and 142 individuals during September and October, at the end of summer. 30% of the end-of-winter group was deficient in vitamin D compared to 11% of the end-of-summer group. The seasonal variation was strongest among the 18 to 29 year olds. This is a concern because vitamin D is known to help the body absorb calcium. Also, a vitamin D deficiency puts people at risk for osteoporosis as well as chronic bone and muscle pain and may also increase the risk of certain cancers. For more information go to The Source: American Journal of Medicine 2002;112:659-662.
Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine have recently discovered that many young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are not getting an adequate amount of vitamin D, particularly during the winter months. They arrived at their conclusion after screening 165 men and women during March and April, at the end of winter, and 142 individuals during September and October, at the end of summer. 30% of the end-of-winter group was deficient in vitamin D compared to 11% of the end-of-summer group. The seasonal variation was strongest among the 18 to 29 year olds. This is a concern because vitamin D is known to help the body absorb calcium. Also, a vitamin D deficiency puts people at risk for osteoporosis as well as chronic bone and muscle pain and may also increase the risk of certain cancers. For more information go to The Source: American Journal of Medicine 2002;112:659-662.