New Menopause Study: Vitamin D Builds Muscle Strength

Research studies on the benefits of vitamin D for post-menopausal women have had conflicting results, with some showing no benefit and others showing great benefits for muscle, bone, reduced falls and lower fracture risk. Now a new study has emerged from researchers in Sao Paulo Brazil which has conclusively shown that vitamin D supplements can reduce loss of muscle, increase muscle strength, and lessen the risk of falls after menopause. Vitamin D is known as the "Sunshine Vitamin" because spending time outdoors in the sun is known to increase vitamin D levels in the body via the... ...