Higher vitamin D intake may help fight off back aches, pains in winter.Byline: ANI Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Higher intake of 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. in winters can help people get rid of extra soreness and aches in their backs, say researchers. The study showed that patients with chronic back pain usually had inadequate levels of vitamin D and when sufficient vitamin D supplementation was provided, the pain either vanished or was at least helped to a significant extent. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dr Stewart B. Leavitt, MA, Executive Director of Pain Treatment Topics and author of the report vitamin D or sunshine vitamin is vitamin I see vitamin b7. essential for calcium absorption and bone health. And inadequate intake can result in a softening of bone surfaces, called osteomalacia osteomalacia /os·teo·ma·la·cia/ (os?te-o-mah-la´shah) inadequate or delayed mineralization of osteoid in mature cortical and spongy bone; it is the adult equivalent of rickets and accompanies that disorder in children. , which causes pain. The lower back seems to be particularly vulnerable. A study involving 360 patients with chronic back pain, all of them were found to have inadequate levels of vitamin D and after taking vitamin D supplements for 3 months, symptoms were improved in 95 pct of the patients. Vitamin D supplements interact with very few medicines or other agents, and are generally safe unless very high doses are taken daily for a long period of time. However, it is always wise to check with a healthcare professional before starting a new dietary supplement Noun 1. dietary supplement - something added to complete a diet or to make up for a dietary deficiency diet - a prescribed selection of foods vitamin pill - a pill containing one or more vitamins; taken as a dietary supplement . In conclusion, Leavitt stresses that vitamin D should not be viewed as a cure for all back pain conditions, and it is not necessarily a replacement for other pain-relief treatments. "While further research would be helpful," he said, "extra vitamin D should be considered for all persons during winter months, and especially for those who have back aches and pains." (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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