Can a monthly dose of vitamin D help you live longer?

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English - February 01, 2022 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MB
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Can a regular dose of vitamin D lead to a longer life? That’s what researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute wanted to find out when they started Australia’s biggest health trial.

Researchers examined the benefits of taking vitamin D and whether a monthly dose would reduce the mortality rate in Australians aged over 60. The results might change the way you take your vitamin D.