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Here is a recent post, and just the last time I saw my doctor he had me double my Vit D for better calcium absorbtion. It looks here as tho they are each somewhat disfunctional alone!

Did you know that pain, muscle weakness, concentration difficulties, and depressed mood are all symptoms made worse by vitamin D deficiency? This misunderstood vitamin is becoming recognized for the many important roles it plays in the body:

maintains strong healthy bones improves muscle strength and balance prevents painful bone diseases enhances reaction time and other cognitive processes aids immune system function, potentially preventing autoimmune diseases and cancers improves mood
Based on the above roles, is it any surprise that researchers believe low levels of vitamin D can aggravate the already difficult-to-handle symptoms of fibromyalgia? Join Fibromyalgia Network to learn more!

Studies described in the July 2007 issue of the Fibromyalgia Network Journal show that more than 50% of fibromyalgia patients are deficient in this essential vitamin. This four-page feature article includes possible causes, common risk factors, and three methods used to treat (or avoid) vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D requires calcium to perform many of its important functions in the body. If you join before October 16, 2007, you will also receive our free guidelines on “How to Meet Your Body’s Calcium Needs.”

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