Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Older folks should have sun exposure for Vitamin D

Vitamin D affects physical function in elderly (Reuters)

An elderly man strolls through a park at sunset in a file photo. Older men and women who fail to get enough vitamin D -- either from their diets or exposure to the sun -- are at heightened risk for muscle weakness and poor physical performance, a study shows. This is troubling, researchers say, given the high numbers of older folks who are deficient in vitamin D. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)Reuters - Older men and women who fail to get enough vitamin D -- either from their diets or exposure to the sun -- are at heightened risk for muscle weakness and poor physical performance, a study shows. This is troubling, researchers say, given the high numbers of older folks who are deficient in vitamin D.


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