June 14, 2008

Low vitamin D common with rheumatic diseases

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Do you have inflammatory joint disease, rheumatism, arthritis, backache, or osteoporosis?

In a recent study nearly three quarters of patients seen at a rheumatology clinic, which focuses on diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons, have a vitamin D deficiency, researchers based in Ireland found. You can read more about it here: Low vitamin D common with rheumatic diseases