Lack of vitamin D linked to Parkinson...(linicians are conducting further researc...)

Date:10/13/2008

linicians are conducting further research to investigate whether vitamin D insufficiency is a cause or possibly a result of having Parkinson's. In a pilot study, Parkinson's patients are receiving either standard or larger doses of vitamin D, with an eye towards possibly reducing the severity of their condition.

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Contact: Jennifer Johnson jrjohn9@emory.edu 404-727-5696 Emory University Source:Eurekalert

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