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Bill · 04-03-2008, 10:02 AM

American Thoracic Society article

SAN DIEGO—Teenagers who consume low amounts of vitamin D have lower lung function than teens who get the recommended amount of the nutrient, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 22nd.

Bill · 04-03-2008, 10:03 AM

That was from May, 2006, btw.

mcguffy · 04-04-2008, 07:26 AM

I just had a customer tell me yesterday that she knows a ob/gyn that encourages his pregnant patients to tan, quoting vitamin D and states "What do you think the woman in Africa do"......maybe not the best comment to make, but glad to hear a doc support tanning!

04-03-2008, 10:02 AM	# 1
Bill Administrator, ITA supporter Join Date: Jul-30-2007 Member No.: 3 Gender: Posts: 17,811 Rep Power: 306601	Low Levels of Vitamin D in Teens May Affect Lung Function American Thoracic Society article SAN DIEGO—Teenagers who consume low amounts of vitamin D have lower lung function than teens who get the recommended amount of the nutrient, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 22nd. __________________ If people would just stop and use their f'n brains, the world would be a better place! -Navigatin1 Philosopher, salon owner

04-03-2008, 10:03 AM	# 2
Bill Administrator, ITA supporter Join Date: Jul-30-2007 Member No.: 3 Gender: Posts: 17,811 Rep Power: 306601	That was from May, 2006, btw. __________________ If people would just stop and use their f'n brains, the world would be a better place! -Navigatin1 Philosopher, salon owner

04-04-2008, 07:26 AM	# 3
mcguffy Vitamin D Addict Join Date: Mar-11-2008 Location: Ohio Member No.: 216 Gender: Posts: 843 My Mood: Rep Power: 5679	I just had a customer tell me yesterday that she knows a ob/gyn that encourages his pregnant patients to tan, quoting vitamin D and states "What do you think the woman in Africa do"......maybe not the best comment to make, but glad to hear a doc support tanning! __________________

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