Men who get 600 IU of vitamin D daily see heart benefits

Men who consumed the recommended amount of vitamin D, at least 600 IU daily, had a 16% lower risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke compared with counterparts who had less than 100 IU daily, an observational study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found. Researchers did not find a similar link among women. Reuters (6/24) LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email this Story

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