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DESCRIPTION: Vitamin D supplements are put to the test in childhood asthma.
This is part of an extended series of videos on Vitamin D. Check out:
• Will You Live Longer if You Take Vitamin D Supplements? (
• Do Vitamin D Supplements Help with Diabetes, Weight Loss, and Blood Pressure (
• How Much Vitamin D Should You Take? (
• The Optimal Dose of Vitamin D Based on Natural Levels (
• The Best Way to Get Vitamin D: Sun, Supplements, or Salons? (
• The Risks and Benefits of Sensible Sun Exposure (
Vitamin D for Inflammatory Bowel Disease ( is next.
More on preventing and treating asthma:
• Preventing Asthma with Fruits and Vegetables (
• Treating Asthma with Fruits and Vegetables (
• Treating Asthma with Plants vs. Supplements? (
• Treating Asthma and Eczema with Plant-based Diets (
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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM
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