Vitamin D!

The Sunshine Vitamin...

Perhaps more than ever, this is an important time to consider ways to optimize our bodies’ immune systems, and it is valuable for every individual to consider the importance of vitamin D in their overall health.  We’ve known for a long time that vitamin D plays an important role in supporting bone health.  But, there are several other important aspects of vitamin D to consider: 

• It promotes bone formation by maintaining appropriate calcium and phosphate concentrations

• It helps stimulate insulin production, keeping blood sugar levels well controlled

• It promotes kidney and liver health

• It performs plays a key role in supporting the immune system

• There is increasing evidence that indicates that healthy vitamin D levels can help prevent various autoimmune diseases including forms of arthritis, diabetes, bowel dysfunction, and lupus.

• Conversely, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to negative mood changes, bone loss, muscle cramps, bone & joint pain, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, and asthma. 

Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is a VERY common problem worldwide, and is seldom identified.  In fact, in the United States, nearly 50% of people have vitamin D deficiency, often related to not enough healthy sun exposure, as well as not getting enough in the foods we eat. 

If you’d like to talk with me about vitamin D levels, please let me know.  We can work together to get your vitamin D levels checked, and discuss recommended dietary sources as well as supplementation as needed.  Feel free to get in touch if you’re interested in learning more.  

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