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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Vitamin D & Eczema

Have ezcema and upset there is really nothing you can do for it? This recent study might peak your interest. A study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology studied 14 people with moderate to severe atopic eczema and 14 people with normal skin. All of the participants were given vitamin D supplements (4000 IUs) for 21 days. Researchers found that cathelicidin levels increased significantly in the skin. Cathelicidin is a peptide that protects against skin infection helping to product normal skin. More research is to come on this topic... but vitamin D may be the answer to your skin health!

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