AUDIO from Medialink: Bone Up on Calcium & Vitamin D.Have you thought about tossing toss v. tossed, toss·ing, toss·es v.tr. 1. To throw lightly or casually or with a sudden slight jerk: tossed the shirt on the floor. See Synonyms at throw. your calcium and vitamin D vitamin D Any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols important in calcium metabolism in animals to form strong bones and teeth and prevent rickets and osteoporosis. It is formed by ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) of sterols (see steroid) present in the skin. tablets due to recent reports that claim they don't prevent osteoporosis osteoporosis (ŏs'tēō'pərō`sĭs), disorder in which the normal replenishment of old bone tissue is severely disrupted, resulting in weakened bones and increased risk of fracture; osteopenia ? If so, you're not alone. These negative headlines have confused many faithful supplement users. The Society for Women's Health Research The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is a non-profit organization in the United States whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. urges women to consider the full body of evidence, which still recommends calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. Listen to this report at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=32023 Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://media.medialink.com. |
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