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Vitamin D Deficiency, Worsens Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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According to a new study from Tufts New England Medical Center, low vitamin D levels may cause greater knee pain and difficulty walking in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Knee osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage breakdown in the knee joint. Factors that increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis include being overweight, age, injury or stress to the joints, and family history can increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis.

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Posted on November 21, 2007 by Gloria Gamat • There are 1 lonesome comment

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