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High dietary intake of vitamin D has been associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease among older women, according to a new... 
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A large Danish study found a strong statistical link between low blood levels of vitamin D and increased risk of heart disease and death.
The population study measured baseline vitamin D levels, then followed up over 29 years. The researchers also performed a meta-analysis of 35 additional studies.
The team cautions that this is not a causal proof. However, there is a strong link. This could mean either that low vitamin levels indicate poorer health status, or that vitamin D levels do directly affect heart health.
The official conclusion of the study "We observed increasing risk of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and early death with decreasing plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels."
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There are many myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings when it comes to the nutritional health of those consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet. In essence, all vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body to be healthy and vibrant can be found from natural, non-animal sources; however certain nutrients are more difficult to source due to the production methods of modern food.