How Vitamin D May Affect Heart Disease, Diabetes

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Illustration of white blood cells. How Vitamin D May Affect Heart Disease, Diabetes
Mice with immune cells unable to use vitamin D developed precursors of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The mechanisms uncovered may lead to novel therapies.
SOURCE: NIH Research Matters – Read entire story here.

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