More Vitamin D May Lower High Blood PressureJun-13-2013
It appears that the advantages of the sunshine vitamin are never-ending, with high blood pressure joining the long list of conditions and diseases that can benefit from increasing vitamin D intake, according to new research presented today at the European Society of Human Genetics in Paris.
Researchers from the University College London examined 35 studies - the world's largest review ever to examine the relationship between hypertension and vitamin D - and found that of the 155,000 participants accounted for throughout Europe and North America, those who had higher levels of vitamin D also had decreased blood pressure.
"Our study strongly suggests that some cases of cardiovascular disease could be prevented through vitamin D supplements or food fortification," said Vimal Karani Santhanakrishnan, PhD, of the Institute of Child Health at the University College London. "Our new data provide further support for the important non-skeletal effects of vitamin D."
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