Amazing Vitamin D!

For years we have been told the benefits of Vitamins C and E, but until recently Vitamin D has been largely ignored. Researches have found that this vital nutrient has many roles, far beyond bone health and that not getting enough of it can make you weak, sick and possibly put your life at risk!In fact, the risks associated with having to little Vitamin D in the body are compelling enough to push one to make an active daily effort to get it. With research still continuing, we already known that a lack of Vitamin D is linked to Type 1 diabetes, skeletal, joint and muscular deterioration and discomfort, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. If those don’t risks don’t send you on the hunt for D sources, perhaps the list of life threatening risks will. Getting enough vitamin D may reduce your risk of a variety of common cancers including breast, colon and prostate. Its also been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks.
With cold and flu season at our doorstep, another good reason to pay attention to Vitamin D is to strengthen your immune system and provide yourself with some protection against season viruses.
Hopefully we have your attention now with the risks, so lets talk about how much to get and from where. Believe it or not, the best source of vitamin D is your own body. We have the ability to manufacture Vitamin D in our blood with the help of the suns ultraviolet B rays. This is the most potent form of Vitamin D, with no risk of adverse reaction or overdose and it’s free!
Vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, is the form you should be using if your looking for a dietary supplement. We suggest the oil base versions because Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. This also means that it is retained in the body, and it IS possible to get too much, unlike with water-soluble vitamins. When taking Vitamin D the recommended dosages vary but a common ground is about 5000 IU for adults daily. However, take into consideration how much sunlight you are getting each day. If you live in the northern states, you are likely to receive very little sunlight 5 months of the year, and may need more. A blood test done at your doctor’s office or lab can give more precise information on how much Vitamin D you need.

Six Week Slim Down promotes foods with Vitamin D such as salmon and eggs. Take this program online from anywhere!

Resources
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/ http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/vitamin-D http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/