Vitamin D reduces blood pressure and relieves depression in women with diabetes

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/luhs-vdr062413.php

Public release date: 24-Jun-2013
Contact: Jim Ritter
Loyola University Health System

MAYWOOD, Il. -- In women who have type 2 diabetes and show signs of depression, vitamin D supplements significantly lowered blood pressure and improved their moods, according to a pilot study at Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing.

Vitamin D even helped the women lose a few pounds.

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