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Sunbathing may support healthy bones
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Scientists still argue that sunbathing is a dangerous pastime but a new report indicates that gentle exposure to the sun's rays can be a very positive thing in maintaining healthy bones.
In a study of over-60s, researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that physical performance and grip strength were both about five to ten per cent lower in those with low levels of vitamin D. Both are qualities that can be central to quality of life.
And previous research projects in recent years have suggested that vitamin D is hugely important not only for bones but also in the fight against diabetes, cancer, colds and tuberculosis, leading to calls for further investigation about what might constitute healthy levels of exposure to the sun to ensure suitable vitamin D uptake.
"Higher amounts of vitamin D may be needed for the preservation of muscle strength and physical function as well as other conditions such as cancer prevention," commented lead researcher Dr Denise Houston.
A 2005 study conducted at the University of California found that high doses of vitamin D can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers by around 50 per cent.
This one is a huge turnaround. Turns out we need sun (but NOT SUNBURN) to get lots of Vitamin D. We're deficient because GRAIN has PHYTIC ACID that leeches all the Vitamin D out of our body and gives us cancer and destroys our bones. Stop eating BREAD!
Sunbathing may support healthy bones
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Scientists still argue that sunbathing is a dangerous pastime but a new report indicates that gentle exposure to the sun's rays can be a very positive thing in maintaining healthy bones.
In a study of over-60s, researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that physical performance and grip strength were both about five to ten per cent lower in those with low levels of vitamin D. Both are qualities that can be central to quality of life.
And previous research projects in recent years have suggested that vitamin D is hugely important not only for bones but also in the fight against diabetes, cancer, colds and tuberculosis, leading to calls for further investigation about what might constitute healthy levels of exposure to the sun to ensure suitable vitamin D uptake.
"Higher amounts of vitamin D may be needed for the preservation of muscle strength and physical function as well as other conditions such as cancer prevention," commented lead researcher Dr Denise Houston.
A 2005 study conducted at the University of California found that high doses of vitamin D can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers by around 50 per cent.
This one is a huge turnaround. Turns out we need sun (but NOT SUNBURN) to get lots of Vitamin D. We're deficient because GRAIN has PHYTIC ACID that leeches all the Vitamin D out of our body and gives us cancer and destroys our bones. Stop eating BREAD!
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