The Facts:
* Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart doesn’t pump effectively, which can lead to a build up fluid in the lungs and swelling of the limbs.
* Approximately 100 patients with congestive heart failure took either vitamin D3 plus calcium or a placebo tablet plus calcium for 9 months.
* Several naturally occurring chemicals found in the blood, which are involved in inflammation (swelling), were reduced following treatment with vitamin D3. The researchers suggest that vitamin D3 may be useful in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Shaun’s comment: Heart failure is one of those medical terms that most people are not clear on its meaning. Heart failure is when the heart does not properly fill with blood or pump it around the body; it should not be confused with cardiac arrest, which is when the heart stops. The condition often leads to swollen legs and difficulty breathing. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause and often involves giving diuretics or “water tablets” to reduce the amount of fluid in the legs and lungs. This study found that Vitamin D may be helpful if you have this condition.
Study Reference:
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/83/4/754
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