Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Disease
treatments
Essential for older women
American Heart Association
Ladies, listen up! Research links low vitamin D to elevated risk of heart disease, and one study suggests that vitamin D might actually treat heart disease in women.
symptoms
All the symptoms under the sun
Health A to Z
Recognizing the signs of vitamin D deficiency is more important than ever, as low levels are linked to elevated risk of heart disease.
It's time to add some vitamin D to your diet to lower the risk of heart disease and maintain bone health. This fact sheet reviews the basics, including recommended daily amounts and food sources.
causes
Concern for Canadians
Globe Life
Those who live in northern latitudes are at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency, recently linked with cardiovascular disease, Canada's leading cause of death.
Pass the supplements
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This article suggests supplements to treat vitamin D defiency, a condition recently linked to increased risk of heart disease.
Double trouble
Nutra Ingredients USA
Now that low vitamin D is linked to heart disease, also having high blood pressure could double the risk. Learn about this important cardiovascular research.
Why vitamin D is vital
Medicine Net
Scientists have discovered that low vitamin D is linked to heart disease. Discover why scientists believe the daily recommended amount is too low.
Another reason to eat vitamin D
Science Daily
Also associated with weak bones, vitamin D deficiency is now linked to heart disease. Get the details about this important study and its implications.
Researchers agree that low vitamin D levels are linked to heart disease; however, this article highlights the unanswered questions.
An ongoing epidemic
Slate
We now know that vitamin D is linked with heart disease, but why are so many people lacking this vital nutrient? Learn all about vitamin D deficiency in this interesting article.
Soak up the sun
CBS
Pass the SPF. A news report discusses how low vitamin D is linked with heart disease and suggests increasing sun exposure as a possible solution.
Decrease the SPF? Not so fast.
Telegraph UK
While low vitamin D is linked to heart disease, some are skeptical about increasing sun exposure in order to absorb more of this vital vitamin. Weigh the risks here.


