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CU study finds elderly not getting enough vitamin D
Despite counseling, seniors at risk of bone breaks, osteoporosis
By Suzanne S. Brown The Denver Post
Article Launched: 08/04/2008 12:30:00 AM MDT
If you are in your sunset years, there's a good chance you are not getting enough of the so- called sunshine vitamin. Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, working with volunteers ages 65-89, found that when pharmacists educated the volunteers about their need for vitamin D, intake increased but still fell short of what seniors need for optimum health.
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