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- New research looks at vitamin D and health.
- Many adults in the US have prediabetes now.
- Researchers tested a high daily vitamin D dose.
- They collected genetic data from many participants in study.
- Some gene types did not respond to vitamin D.
- Other gene types showed less diabetes risk.
- Vitamin D may help some people avoid diabetes.
- Too much vitamin D can harm older adults.
- Always ask a doctor before high supplements.
Difficult words
- research — Study to learn new facts and ideas
- prediabetes — Blood condition before diabetes begins
- test — Try something to see the resulttested
- genetic — Related to genes passed from parents
- respond — React or change because of something
- supplement — Extra vitamins or minerals people takesupplements
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Discussion questions
- Do you take vitamin D or other vitamins?
- Would you ask a doctor before a high-dose supplement?
- Do you know anyone with diabetes or prediabetes?
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