Understanding The Role Of Vitamin D In Your Health
Understanding The Role Of Vitamin D In Your Health – MADIGAN MEDICAL CENTER, JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, WASH. – Winter is coming to the Pacific Northwest. With the onset of the rainy season, the temperature drops and the hours of sunlight shorten. As the days get darker and we spend more time indoors, there are real health risks. This is vitamin D deficiency.
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), nearly half of the US population is vitamin D deficient.
Understanding The Role Of Vitamin D In Your Health
“Military personnel, particularly those assigned to duty stations above the 35th parallel, such as Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, are no exception to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. Working to get adequate levels of vitamin D can help prevent respiratory disease. This reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and optimizes performance and fitness, says Mary McCarthy, MD, senior …
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