There has been much in the news lately about the benefits of Vitamin D. The average American is lacking in Vitamin D, especially elderly Americans (70%) and Americans of color (90%).
As the dark days arrive our source of natural Vitamin D (sunlight) is very limited - especially here in the dreary Northwest. Vitamin D is crucial for so many metabolic functions including bone formation, muscle and nerve function, and as an acid buffer.
Adults should get between 2,000 & 5,000 IU a day, depending on diet and lifestyle, preferably in the form of cholecalciferol, the active form of Vitamin D3. It's best from food sources (cod liver oil, fatty wild fish - herring or mackeral) but that can be challenging for most folks so make sure you get a high quality supplement, preferably in a liquid or sublingual form.
Some signs of Vitamin D deficiency:
- Restless Sleep & Fatigue
- Joint & Muscle Pain, swelling, cramping or weakness
- Poor Concentration & Memory
- Weight gain, obesity,
- Bowel & bladder problems
- Depression, especially seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Gum Disease & Tooth Loss
- Chronic Pain, Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia, CFS
- Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
- Arthritis, Osteoporosis,
- Diabetes & Cancer
- Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome
If you would like more information please contact me, I can provide you with some exellent resources. The Vitamin D Cure is a great read and provides excellent information. If you would like a copy of the ebook summary, just let me know! Don't forget, Kids need Vitamin D, too!!
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