485: Dr. John J. Cannell, M.D., Executive Director of Vitamin D Council, discusses the latest vitamin D news

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This is the second in a series of ongoing monthly interviews with Dr. Cannell.

In this interview with John J. Cannell, M.D., Executive Director of Vitamin D Council, Dr. Cannell discusses the latest vitamin D news:

• The US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding low-dose vitamin D for healthy, post-menopausal women to prevent fractures
• The health benefits of potassium
• The relationship between parathyroid hormone, vitamin D levels, and (calcium oxalate) kidney stones
• The impact of vitamin D on postural stability (aka athletic performance), and preventing falls
• Vitamin D as it relates to pain, sleep, and quality of life
• The difference between Vitamin D-2 and Vitamin D-3

Additional information on Vitamin D can be found at www.vitamindcouncil.org.