Vitamin use in an Integrative Medical Practice. The new roles of vitamin D

Abstract

The use of vitamins in the treatment of chronic disease has genererally not been encouraged.Instead drugs are used to treat symptoms . In this article the author highlights the important and comples role of vitamin D in promoting bone health and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases such as autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease and many cancers. Integrative doctors use nutrients to optimize health as a priority. As health improves the ill health will very often diminish and drug use may then work more effectively if required.