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"Vitamin D - Rediscovered"

"Vitamin D - Rediscovered"

Released Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
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"Vitamin D - Rediscovered"

"Vitamin D - Rediscovered"

"Vitamin D - Rediscovered"

"Vitamin D - Rediscovered"

Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
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"Got Milk?" This popular marketing tag line is more important than you think. Dr. Wheeler will talk about new research studies that are reporting how Vitamin D may reduce the risk of breast cancer and colorectal cancer by 40%. A deficiency in Vitamin D could make osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases get worse. Vitamin D intake should increase during the winter months when most of us stay in doors and don't get a sufficient amount of direct sunshine. Be sure to listen to this important broadcast to learn more about this vital nutrient.

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The Wheeler Factor with Dr. Bill Wheeler

William E. Wheeler, Ph.D., has over 30 years of experience in the nutritional industry with numerous senior author publications as well as three Presidential Awards for Excellence in Research. Additionally, Dr. Wheeler has developed over 6,200 nutritional products worldwide with annual sales in excess of $5 billion. He has BS and MS degrees in nutrition (with honors) from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. degree in nutrition (with honors) from Purdue University. Among the many notable accomplishments of Dr. Wheeler are: he was Staff Nutritionist to the President of the United States (1976 -1981), Staff Nutritionist to the 1996 US Olympic Decathlon Team and Staff Nutritionist to the 2002 US Olympic Snowboarding Team. Noted for his innovative understanding of nutrition, Dr. Wheeler is a much sought after speaker because of his ability to explain complex nutritional concepts in understandable terms. He was awarded a Distinguished Professorship in Nutrition from Capital University of Integrative Medicine, Washington, DC in 2001. Additionally, he is recognized worldwide for his broad knowledge of nutrition as well as adaptability at focusing on specific nutritional issues. Dr. Wheeler advises professional athletes about dietary supplements. His clients include: Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Wizards, Tampa Bay Lightning, Utah Jazz and US Air Force Academy Football Team. Moreover, he has developed nutritional programs for “the Athlete in Us All” by using principles designed exclusively for his professional athletes.In addition to his scientific expertise, Dr. Wheeler is a licensed professional racecar driver with Sports Car Club of American, Porsche Club of America and NASCAR ratings. In 1997, Dr. Wheeler won the Corvette Road Racing US Championship.

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