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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People with low vitamin D levels face an elevated risk for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to a study published on Monday suggesting that the vitamin may protect against cardiovascular disease.
The elevated risk was particularly acute among those with high blood pressure, the researchers found.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/healt...41865020080107 accessed 12/8/08.