Well Center at UC at Berkeley

February 2, 2009

I found some interesting articles in the Wellness Letter fro UC Berkeley I would

like to share. We have been talking about Vitamin D, so this is current update.

" There has been a lot of recent research on vitamin D. Some has focused on its

known benefits, notably its crucial role in working with calcium to keep bones

strong. But many studies have looked at its potential to reduce the risk of

everything from some common cancers and multiple sclerosis to diabetes,

hypertension, and age-related muscle weakness. A recent meta-analysis found that

people taking vitamin D supplements had a 7% reduction in total mortality

rates. "

'The research is promising. The potential health benefits have been linked to

high blood levels of vitamin D-levels higher than most Americans and Canadians

have. Since few foods supply vitamin D, and depending on sun exposure to produce

enough of it in the skin is unpredictable and can cause skin cancer, supplements

are the best option for most people. "

I refer you to a website listed below to read further.

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From the Mayo Clinic, I found this information about depression.

" Finding the right antidepressant for your situation might take time. Each

antidepressant has its own pros and cons, and until you try one, you won't know

exactly how it'll affect you or how well it'll work. You may need to try several

antidepressants before finding the one, or the combination, that works best for

you. In general, most antidepressants work pretty well for most people. "

" A blood test may help make the antidepressant decision somewhat easier. The

test, called the cytochrome P450, helps pinpoint genetic factors that influence

your response to certain antidepressants (as well as some other medications).

The test doesn't predict which antidepressant will work best for you. But it

does help suggest which ones may not work, and which ones may have the greatest

side effects specifically for you. "

Blessings,

Lottie

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