Study: Low Vitamin D Linked To Increased Inflammation

A recent study suggests vitamin D deficiency causes increased inflammation in healthy women.

The study, from the University of Missouri, found increased concentrations of serum TNF-α, an inflammatory marker, in women who had insufficient vitamin D levels. This study is the first to find an inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and concentrations of TNF-α in a healthy, nondiseased population, which may explain the nutrient’s role in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases.

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Natural Products Insider: Vit D Deficiency Causes Increased Inflammation

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Vitamin D Deficiency Related To Increased Inflammation In Healthy Women