VA Physician on Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D: Not just for bones, says San Francisco VA physician 06/16/2010. It is well-known that vitamin D is essential for strong and healthy bones. However, in an article in the online "In Press" section of "Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism," a San Francisco VA Medical Center physician reviews recent scientific literature suggesting that the vitamin may also play a role in preventing cancer, fighting infection, and controlling or preventing auto-immune disease. University of California, San Francisco via PhysOrg.com