Get In 2 Vitamin D

Image via WikipediaHere's a great article describing the association of low blood vitamin D levels and asthma in equatorial children. The study found a significant association between low vitamin D and asthma, as well as hospitalization for asthma, inflammatory markers and airway responsiveness. The limitations of the study are that it is just a description [...]

A well-designed study with large numbers shows a clear association between low levels of vitamin D and a recent upper Image by Thai Jasmine via Flickr respiratory tract infection - regardless of the season! The study, done at the Massachusetts General Hospital using data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was reported [...]