Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Obesity: Study

Higher doses don’t provide additional benefits, according to the new research.
Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Obesity: Study
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High blood pressure often affects older and obese people; vitamin D supplements may help lower it.

A new study has found that taking 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day—the amount typically recommended for adults—lowers blood pressure in older adults, especially those who are obese.

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