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Over 65? Take lots of vitamin D to prevent a fall

Source: Reuters
Zurich : Switzerland | 2 months ago  
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A daily dose of vitamin D cuts your risk of falling substantially, researchers reported today. But not just any dose will do. "It takes 700 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day and nothing less will work," Dr. Heike A.
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  • News Source: Uinta County News | 2 months ago
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  • News Source: Reuters | 2 months ago
    A daily dose of vitamin D cuts your risk of falling substantially, researchers reported today. But not just any dose will do. "It takes 700 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day and nothing less will work," Dr. Heike A.
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