ScienceDaily (Jan. 8, 2008) The same vitamin D deficiency that can result in weak bones now has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Framingham Heart Study researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart... Full Article at Science Daily

January 7, 2008 The same vitamin D deficiency that can result in weak bones now has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Framingham Heart Study researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart... Full Article at Consumer Affairs

A possible heart risk you may not be aware of-- Vitamin D deficiency. "People with lower Vitamin D levels did have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events," explains Dr. Thomas Wang of Harvard Medical School. Full Article at WCAX

Researchers found those with low blood levels of the sunshine vitamin were twice as likely to suffer heart failure, a heart attack or a stroke than those with higher levels. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK

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. Full Article at Reuters.co.uk

Jan. 7, 2008 -- Adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) may be more likely to have cardiovascular problems if they also have vitamin D deficiency. Researchers report that news in today's advance online edition of Circulation. Full Article at WebMD