Interesting article although I’d like to see a larger sample. I had my Vit. d done the same day I had the bone density. It was 38 with normal 40-60. She sent back a letter saying increase to 1000 IU per day. I have been doing that with 3 of those bone growth supplements. Do you think I should take another 1000 iu of just Vit d now or wait until the fall when there is less sun? I made copies of the last two bone densities which I’ll send. The hip was ok but the lumbar continues to get worse closing in on the Osteoporosis numbers. I’m going to ask for exercises for the spine but you generally don’t break anything there–you’re just hunched over which I’m trying to work on. I guess your Mom and Theresa want to see the progress on your house and Max ( and maybe even you and Joy!) so they are coming on the 28th for a few days. This rain has been horrible. We have to spend another 5-7 thousand on french drains for the rest of the basement plus money to redo the walls and floors. Remember how I said homes are great but money pits!!! Cheryl