Vitamin D
has many important functions in the body
and is important in maintaining overall health
It also helps
Though sun exposure has been demonized by dermatologists and ignored by climate change pundits, it is essential if you want to avoid cancer. Optimal vitamin D levels are crucial to reduce your risk of invasive cancers. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that vitamin D levels of 48 ng/mL or higher were linked to a 67 percent reduction in cancer risk when compared to those whose levels were 20 ng/mL or less.
Studies have shown that higher sun exposure throughout your lifetime is linked to a 70 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer. In 2018 The British Medical Journal revealed that high vitamin D levels were associated with a reduction in cancer risk of 20 percent when it came to liver cancer.
The skin produces approximately 10,000 IU vitamin D in response to 20–30 minutes of full body summer sun exposure—50 times more than the US government’s recommendation of 200 IU per day! It’s nearly impossible to get too much vitamin D from sunlight or from foods (unless you take way too much cod liver oil). Nearly all vitamin D overdoses come from supplements.
The body produces vitamin D on its own when bare skin is exposed to sunlight. Taking vitamin D supplements are another way to get vitamin D. Some foods contains vitamin D, but food alone will not provide enough vitamin D.
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Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb calcium from foods. Without adequate vitamin D levels, the body takes calcium from the bones, weakening them and preventing new bone from being formed.
Calcium is critical for many body processes,
(HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D helps build strong bones, regulate the immune system and ward off illness.
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The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can be nonspecific such as
There are very few foods that are naturally high in vitamin D.
Most vitamin D in American diets comes from
It is possible to have too much vitamin D?
This most commonly occurs when people take too many vitamin D supplements.
Signs of vitamin D toxicity can include:
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has many important functions in the body
and is important in maintaining overall health
It also helps
- brain function,
- contributes to strong bones, and
- aids in fighting infection
- The body uses vitamin D to regulate the amount of calcium in the bloodstream
Though sun exposure has been demonized by dermatologists and ignored by climate change pundits, it is essential if you want to avoid cancer. Optimal vitamin D levels are crucial to reduce your risk of invasive cancers. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that vitamin D levels of 48 ng/mL or higher were linked to a 67 percent reduction in cancer risk when compared to those whose levels were 20 ng/mL or less.
Studies have shown that higher sun exposure throughout your lifetime is linked to a 70 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer. In 2018 The British Medical Journal revealed that high vitamin D levels were associated with a reduction in cancer risk of 20 percent when it came to liver cancer.
The skin produces approximately 10,000 IU vitamin D in response to 20–30 minutes of full body summer sun exposure—50 times more than the US government’s recommendation of 200 IU per day! It’s nearly impossible to get too much vitamin D from sunlight or from foods (unless you take way too much cod liver oil). Nearly all vitamin D overdoses come from supplements.
The body produces vitamin D on its own when bare skin is exposed to sunlight. Taking vitamin D supplements are another way to get vitamin D. Some foods contains vitamin D, but food alone will not provide enough vitamin D.
An Excellent article on "How Sun Exposure Improves Your Immune Function" - a MUST read.
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/01/23/how-sun-exposure-improves-immune-function.aspx
Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb calcium from foods. Without adequate vitamin D levels, the body takes calcium from the bones, weakening them and preventing new bone from being formed.
Calcium is critical for many body processes,
- including proper function of the heart, nerves, and muscles
- as well as blood clotting
- most people do not get the amount of calcium they need to maintain healthy bones
(HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D helps build strong bones, regulate the immune system and ward off illness.
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- It also helps maintain blood calcium levels and regulate calcium and phosphorous, which are crucial to keeping bones and teeth firm, the Arthritis Foundation says.
The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can be nonspecific such as
- fatigue,
- aches, and
- pains.
- Other people who have vitamin D deficiency may not notice any symptoms.
- People with a severe vitamin D deficiency can have symptoms like
- bone pain,
- weakness, and
- frequent infections
- other symptoms can include gum disease and frequent fractures of the bones
There are very few foods that are naturally high in vitamin D.
Most vitamin D in American diets comes from
- fortified foods (food to which vitamin D has been added, such as milk)
- Fatty fish like tuna, mackerel, and salmon are among the foods naturally highest in vitamin D
- Mushrooms also have some natural vitamin D content
- In addition to milk, other foods to which vitamin D is typically added include
- breakfast cereals and
- some types of orange juice and yogurt
It is possible to have too much vitamin D?
This most commonly occurs when people take too many vitamin D supplements.
Signs of vitamin D toxicity can include:
- decreased appetite,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- weakness,
- constipation, and
- weight loss
- Too much vitamin D can also raise calcium levels that can lead to heart rhythm disturbances, confusion, and disorientation.
Wanting to look at Vitamin D in greater detail:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, January 12, 2018
Top Twelve Vitamin D Papers for 2017
by William B. Grant, PhD
http://orthomolecular.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=f033ab37c30201f73f142449d037028d.84