Vitamin D for Uterine Fibroid Reduction

The health benefits of vitamin D include lowering the risk of uterine fibroids, which can cause challenging symptoms and reduce fertility.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Research reveals that sufficient serum levels of vitamin D were associated with a lower risk of uterine fibroids, which can present with abdominal pain and bloating, excessive menstrual bleeding, anemia, low back pain and painful sex

• Fibroids may also affect fertility as they distort the shape and function of the uterus, may obstruct the…