Why Vitamin D Is Important For Our Health

Author: David Tracy

Vitamin D is one of the several vitamins which are crucial for our health. This fat soluble vitamin can be found as ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) or cholecalciferol also known as vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is the naturally occurring vitamin d that your body produces so it is easily absorbed by your body where as vitamin D2 is synthesized from plants.  Once Vitamin D is produced, it is carried in the bloodstream to the liver, where it is converted into the prohormone calcidiol which is the storage form of vitamin D.  When vitamin D is needed it will transport calcidiol to the kidneys where it is converted into calcitriol (potent steroid hormone), a more biologically active form of Vitamin D.  The main purpose of calcitriol is to regulate calcium and phosphorous levels to support healthy bone function such as proper bone growth in children (rickets - soft bones) and proper bone mineralization in adults (Osteoporosis - porous bones) as well as preventing many other bone diseases such as osteomalacia (bone pain) and renal osteodystrophy (bone loss) in people with kidney failure.  It is important to have enough Vitamin D to keep your calcidiol stores high as vitamin D\'s secondary functions will not occur if its main purpose of maintaining healthy bone functions is not met.  Once the body has enough calcitriol to regulate the calcium and phosphorous levels in the body the additional calcitriol is transported to the tissues where recent research has discovered some very exciting secondary functions of Vitamin D.

Secondary Functions

• Vitamin D promotes normal cell function and growth by working as a key factor in maintaining hormonal balance and reducing inflammation of tissues.  It has been shown that Calcitriol assists in the build up and break down of healthy tissue which may be why studies have shown an increase of cancer in countries with less sun light.
• Sufficient amount of vitamin D in their body can hope to cope with the influenza virus as well as other respiratory tract infections much better as the immune system gets a boost by this extremely beneficial vitamin.  Vitamin D helps increase the activity of your body\'s 'killer' T cells that destroy viruses and other foreign pathogens.
• Increases cardiovascular health as it activates Vitamin D receptors in the heart and blood vessels to shut down the production of Renin which has negative effects of on oxidative stress, inflammation and regulating blood pressure.
• Vitamin D can delay or prevent the development of type 2 diabetes as it is required for normal insulin secretion by the pancreas according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.
• Evidence suggests that vitamin D may help mood and according to vitamindcouncil.org in certain cases has been shown to be just as effective as light therapy in treating depression patients.    

Side Effects

While an intake of vitamin D is deemed to be essential, the popular conception of consuming extra amounts in order to remain healthier does not hold true here. An excess of vitamin D can prove to extremely dangerous as it tends to calcify the soft tissues like the heart, lung and blood tissues impairing their functions greatly.

 The functioning of the kidneys are affected by high doses of vitamin D and severe muscle cramps, headaches accompanied by nausea and high blood pressure may often be an outcome of increased levels of vitamin D within the body.

Vitamin D can also react adversely with some prescribed drugs. Phenobarbital and phenytoin affects calcium absorption, particularly when taken together with vitamin D supplements.   Intake of vitamin D together with steroids and cholesterol-lowering drugs like cholestyramine may prove to be counterproductive. If vitamin d is taken it in tandem with Orlistat (a weight reducing drug)it may cause a reduction in the absorption of vitamin D.

Conclusion

There are no visible symptoms of vitamin D deficiency; however, the lack of vitamin D can have a detrimental on your health.  It has been estimated that about 70of Americans are deficient in vitamin D.  While vitamin D can be found in small amounts in a number of food products such as fatty fishes and fortified in products such as dairy and juices; the primary source (80-90of what the body gets) of this extremely beneficial vitamin is sunlight. Humans require about 20 minutes of sun exposure a day to receive the daily recommended amount 200 IU but some health care providers are suggesting you can take up to 2,000 IU a day without any adverse affects.  If you live in colder climates, work inside all day, wear a high SPF cream/sun block or depending on the season (winter months) this may be difficult to achieve.  Vitamin D supplements may be the easiest way to ensure you are receiving all the health benefits from this essential vitamin all year round.  If you are a vegetarian, vitamin D2 may be a better solution for your vitamin D deficiency as many vitamin D3 supplements are derived from animal wool or feathers. 

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Scientific Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Cancer

Author: Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, M.D.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Cancer

Dermatologists have successfully hammered one thought into all of us: sun exposure may cause skin cancer, so wear sunscreen while you\'re out in the sun. What dermatologists don\'t tell us is that the vitamin D we get from sunshine can also prevent serious cancers such as breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate cancers.

Mounting scientific evidence shows a strong link between vitamin D deficiency and cancer. Wouldn\'t it be wonderful if we could prevent cancer by optimizing vitamin D level in the body?  Even in patients with a diagnosis of cancer, proper vitamin D supplementation plays an important role in treating cancer and preventing its recurrence.

What promotes cancer growth?

In the last two decades, research has clearly shown two factors can promote growth of cancer:  Vitamin D deficiency and Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

First, let\'s examine how cancer develops. In your body, old cells are constantly dying and fresh new cells are being born. In other words, there is a continuing cycle of death and birth of cells. There is also a fine balance between the death and the birth of cells.

Vitamin D is involved in the death of cells and insulin is involved in the growth of new cells. Now consider a scenario where vitamin D is low in the body and insulin level is high. Both of these factors cause a shift in the normal balance of the death and birth of cells.  Low vitamin D causes a decrease in the death of cells and a high insulin level causes an increase in the growth of cells. The net result is an enormous increase in the number of cells. This is exactly what happens when you have cancer; an unlimited growth of abnormal cells in your body.

A high level of insulin is present in people with Insulin Resistance Syndrome (also known as Metabolic Syndrome).  Briefly, Insulin Resistance Syndrome consists of obesity, hypertension, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, pre-diabetes or diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome and high uric acid level. You don\'t have to have all of these features. Just a couple of them are enough to have a diagnosis of Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Some complications of Insulin Resistance Syndrome include: coronary artery disease, stroke and fatty liver.  For an in depth look at Insulin Resistance Syndrome, please read my book, 'Take Charge of Your Diabetes.'

We could call Vitamin D deficiency and high insulin two important promoters of cancer. It\'s interesting to note that Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to worsen Insulin Resistance Syndrome which results in a further increase in insulin level.

In addition, obesity, which often plays a central role in Insulin Resistance Syndrome, also causes vitamin D deficiency. Obesity is the obvious common denominator for insulin resistance and vitamin D deficiency. For a long time, physicians have known obesity to be a strong risk factor for cancer. Now we understand that Vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance are two pathways for how obesity is linked to cancer.

Both vitamin D deficiency and Insulin Resistance Syndrome have reached epidemic proportions, affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world. What\'s alarming is that both vitamin D deficiency and Insulin Resistance Syndrome are getting worse. It is intuitive to predict that we will continue to see increasingly large numbers of cancer cases as time passes.

Can Vitamin D help in the treatment of cancer?

The answer is yes!

Vitamin D not only helps to prevent cancer, but it also helps in the treatment of cancer. A researcher from Harvard Medical School published an excellent article (3) in 2005 citing the enormous evidence which strongly supports the anti-cancer role of vitamin D supplementation in patients with colon cancer.

In the case of breast cancer, the role of vitamin D as an anticancer agent is promising. In the case of prostate cancer, it appears that the more active form of vitamin D, known as 1,25, (OH)2 vitamin D, provides anti-cancer activity.

Amazingly, many oncologists don\'t seriously consider the great anti-cancer benefits of vitamin D. Some oncologists who stay updated on current knowledge may casually recommend vitamin D to their patients.

What I\'ve seen in my patients is usually something like this:  If a patient brings up the subject of vitamin D, the oncologist might say, 'Yeah, it\'s a good idea. You should take vitamin D.' Unfortunately, that\'s often the end of the advice. Vitamin D level is not checked. Dosage amount is not discussed.  The patient usually ends up taking vitamin D on their own at dose of 400 I.U. per day, which according to the bottle label, meets 100of the daily recommended dose.  When these patients come to see me for some other reason, such as diabetes, I check their vitamin D level.  In most cases, their vitamin D level is low, despite being on the recommended dose of 400 I.U per day.

So beware and take charge of your vitamin D status and supplementation!

References:

1. Garland CF, Garland FC, Gorham ED et al. The role of vitamin D in cancer prevention. Am J Pub Health.2006;96(2):252-26.
2. Tretli S, Hernes E, Berg JP, et al. Association Between serum 25(OH)D and death from prostate cancer. Br J Cancer.2009;100(3):450-454.
3. Giovannucci E. The epidemiology of vitamin D and cancer incidence and mortality: a review( United States). Cancer Causes Control.2005;16(2):83-95.

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About the Author

Sarfraz Zaidi, MD, FACP, FACE is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Zaidi is a leading expert on Vitamin D, Diabetes and Thyroid. He frequently lectures other physicians as well as the public. He has published numerous articles in medical journals. Dr. Zaidi is also director of the Jamila Diabetes and Endocrine Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California, where he treats patients on a daily basis. Dr. Zaidi is also the author of the popular Diabetes book, Take Charge of Your Diabetes, and the newly released book, Power of Vitamin D, both of which are available at www.DoctorZaidi.com.

Vitamin D Deficiency And Osteoporosis

Author: Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, M.D.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis?

In simple terms, osteoporosis means 'weak bones.' With weak bones, you\'re at increased risk of breaking a bone even after a trivial trauma that otherwise wouldn\'t cause a fracture.

Who Gets Osteoporosis?

While no one is immune, the following conditions increase your risk for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis:

• Vitamin D deficiency
• Elderly men and women
• Post-menopausal women
• Men with low testosterone
• Patients on steroids
• Patients with an over-active thyroid gland
• Patients who receive too much thyroid hormone in a pill form
• Patients with Diabetes
• Patients with Rheumatoid arthritis

The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis

In medical literature, it\'s well established that vitamin D deficiency is a major cause for osteoporosis. A number of studies have clearly shown that people with osteoporosis are often low in vitamin D. In one such study (1), researchers looked at the bone mineral density, calcium intake and vitamin D level of 4958 women and 5003 men living in the U.S.; They found that there was a direct correlation between vitamin D level and bone mineral density: the lower the vitamin D level, the lower the bone mineral density and the higher the vitamin D level, the higher the bone mineral density.

In the same study, researchers also found that calcium intake of more than about 600 mg per day did not cause any increase in bone mineral density in the majority of patients. This obviously contradicts the standard advice to take at least 1500 mg per day of calcium to keep your bones healthy. It\'s clear that vitamin D plays the predominant role in determining bone strength. Calcium intake of about 600 mg per day is adequate if you have a good level of vitamin D.

In another study (2), researchers obtained vitamin D levels in 1292 menopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis living in France. They found that 90of these women were low in vitamin D.

The main reason of concern regarding low bone mineral density is that if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, it increases your risk for fracturing a bone. When you have osteoporosis, even a trivial trauma can cause a fracture.

Is there a direct correlation between the level of vitamin D and risk for fracture? The answer is Yes. In an interesting study (3), researchers investigated the hypothesis that low vitamin D places you at risk for a fracture of the bone, regardless of whether the trauma is trivial or heavy. The research was carried out at a hospital in New York. The researchers found that 59of all patients (men and women) with a bone fracture after any degree of trauma were low in vitamin D. Even more impressive was the finding that up to 80of women who sustained a fracture after a trivial or heavy trauma were low in vitamin D. 

Treatment of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

When you\'re low in vitamin D, as most people are, your bones start to weaken. Therefore, the first step in the treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis is to achieve a good level of vitamin D in your body. As discussed in Chapter 23, Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency, for most people that means taking a large dose of Vitamin D supplement.

Unfortunately most physicians don\'t check vitamin D level in patients with osteopenia/osteoporosis and rush to prescription drugs. With this approach, vitamin D deficiency remains undiagnosed and untreated and can have serious health consequences.

Perhaps now you understand one of the most important factors causing osteopenia/osteoporosis is vitamin D deficiency. Unfortunately, it\'s often ignored.  Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies push their anti-osteoporosis drugs. Unfortunately, vitamin D doesn\'t have the backing and marketing muscle of a pharmaceutical company, because it\'s cheap and easily available over the counter. Physicians are taught to diagnose osteopenia  or osteoporosis and prescribe a drug, without even checking vitamin D level.  Sad, but it is a fact.

Over the years, I\'ve seen many patients take expensive anti-osteoporosis drugs faithfully, but their osteoporosis gets worse. When checked, I find these patients to be quite low in vitamin D. Simply treating them with the right dose of vitamin D makes all the difference in the world.

What osteoporosis really is and how anti-osteoporosis drugs work.

Most people, including many doctors, don\'t quite understand what osteoporosis really is. Let me explain to you what really goes on in the bones when someone develops osteoporosis.

Bones, like every other organ in the body, are constantly going through a 'death and birth cycle of tissues.' Old bone is eaten away by specialized cells in the bone called osteoclasts. This process is called bone resorption. Then, another type of cells in the bones called osteoblasts lay down new bone in the space created by the resorption of the old bone. This process is called bone formation. These are slow processes and take place over a period of several months.

My approach to the Treatment of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

When I see a patient with osteopenia or osteoporosis, first of all I check her/his vitamin D level, which often turns out to be low. I put these patients on a good dose of vitamin D which is usually in a range of 2000-6000 units of vitamin D3 per day. Details for determining the proper dose of vitamin D are discussed in Chapter 23, Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. 

In my patients, I monitor mineral bone density every one to two years.  If a patient has a good vitamin D level, yet continues to have low bone density as estimated by the T-score on a bone DXA test, then I add an anti-osteoporosis drug. However, before I add any anti-osteoporosis drug, I discuss efficacy and potential side-effects of each of these medications and let my patient decide which potential side-effects they are willing to gamble on. In this way, my patients make an educated, well-informed decision when they choose to take an anti-osteoporosis drug.

References:

1. Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Kiel DP, et al. Dietary calcium intake and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin

    D status in relation to BMD among U.S. adults. J Bone Miner Res. 2009; 24(5):935-942.

2. De Cock C, Bruyere O, et al. Vitamin D inadequacy in French osteoporotic and

    osteopenic women. Joint Bone Spine. 2008;75(5):567-572.

3. Steele B, Serota A, et al. Vitamin D deficiency: A common occurrence in both high and

    low-energy fractures. HSS J. 2008;4(2):143-148.

4. Bruyere O, Reginster JY. Vitamin D status and response to antiosteoporotic therapy.

   Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2008;4(5):445-447.

About the Author:

Sarfraz Zaidi, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes and 
Metabolism. He is a leading Endocrinologist and Diabetologist in the 
U.S. Dr. Zaidi is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. 
In addition, he is the Medical Director at the Jamila Diabetes and 
Endocrine Medical center, in Thousand Oaks, California, where he 
enjoys a busy clinical practice. Patients come to see him not only 
from various parts of California but also from other states and even 
from other countries.

Dr. Zaidi loves to teach. He has published numerous articles in many 
prestigious medical journals. He frequently lectures other physicians 
as well as the general public.

Dr. Zaidi\'s mission is to disseminate the correct, uninfluenced and 
up to date medical information. He is the author of the popular diabetes 
book, 'Take Charge of Your Diabetes' which came out in 2007 and has 
touched the lives of thousands of people in the U.S. and around the 
world. His latest ground breaking book,' Power of Vitamin D' just got 
released and is bound to help millions of people around the world.

Dr. Zaidi also has an educational website, www.doctorzaidi.com

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Sarfraz Zaidi, MD, FACP, FACE is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Zaidi is a leading expert on Vitamin D, Diabetes and Thyroid. He frequently lectures other physicians as well as the public. He has published numerous articles in medical journals. Dr. Zaidi is also director of the Jamila Diabetes and Endocrine Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California, where he treats patients on a daily basis. Dr. Zaidi is also the author of the popular Diabetes book, Take Charge of Your Diabetes, and the newly released book, Power of Vitamin D, both of which are available at www.DoctorZaidi.com.

Why D-Vitamin is important for health in the Nordic countries like Sweden

Author: Shaun Blitzer

When the winter is approaching and the cold makes itself more obvious, it is nice to just sit in front of a fire in the dark and smirk. The winter period is a season full of wonderful emotions, traditions and loving feelings. However, the winter season is the time for us northerners that imply depressions due to lack of vitamin D.

Lack of D vitamin leads to depression, so-called winter depression or autumn depression. It is because of the sun, or rather the lack of sun as the sun is our greatest source of vitamin D. In our region, the Nordic countries, it is only on midday during very sunny days in the summertime that we get enough vitamin D to not have to take nutritional supplements or health foods that are rich in vitamins and particularly D-vitamins.

Our bodies are very cleverly constructed. Among other things, our bodies can store vitamin D, which is fortunate for us. Unfortunately, the body can not store sufficient quantity of D-vitamins so that we, in the darker parts of the world can get enough. This leads subsequently to vitamin D deficiency, which in turn can lead to osteoporosis and severe depressions. In those parts of the world that lies in darkness long periods of the year is depression during the winter very common, many of the affected ones do not know what caused it and they do not know how easy it is to counter. Nutritional supplements (Naringstillskott in Swedish) or health foods (Halsokost in Swedish) that contains vitamin D is the ultimate solution for all of us in our part of the world. It is the ultimate solution for all of us that suffer from osteoporosis or depression during the winter.

Spring-depression, or spring-anxiety have we all heard about. Many people may find it odd that some persons suffer from depression or anxiety in the spring. The spring is a season full of joy, pleasure and general lovebuzz, buds are breaking, birds are chirping and flowers blooming. How can you suffer from anxiety and depression then? The answer is simple. When the spring arrived, the body has used the end of its last stocks of vitamin D. In other words, vitamin D deficiency (D-Vitaminbrist in Swedish) is most acute during the late winter and the beginning of spring, the time when many people believe that everyone is happy. Vitamin D deficiency is very scary and can be extremely hazardous to the health, just because of the severe anxiety attacks and the depression that follows.

In the early 90s doctors began to draw serious attention to winter depression. They recognized that this had to do with vitamin D and lack of the same. Soon it became common with, so called sun-therapy, or light-therapy. This form of therapy was that the patient was left with all-white clothes in an all-white room like that was highly circumspect. Today we know that it is both cheaper and more efficient to eat nutritional supplements and dietary content of vitamin D.

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Use Vitamin D3 5000 IU Supplements for Immense Health Advantages

Author: Kevin McKinnon

Various medical researchers hold that vitamin D3 is probably the most essential and important supplement that is required for a healthy body. It is produced in the body through direct exposure of the skin to sunlight. Some amount of vitamin D3 can also be acquired by eating animal products since animals have the ability to produce it in their body by the same technique as humans.

The most effective way of gaining vitamin D3 is by exposing your skin to direct sunlight for around 20 minutes everyday. The body has a natural ability to absorb the ultraviolet rays and transform them to vitamin D3. In fact, exposure to sunlight can result in the production of 10,000 units of vitamin D3 in the body.

Owing to the fact that sunlight is the best source for vitamin D3, it might be a problem for those who are mostly required to stay indoor for the sake of their work, or those who live in a country or city that gets very less sunlight.  Though vitamin D3 can be obtained through certain foods, there are actually very few foods containing adequate amounts of this vitamin. Hence in order to prevent deficiency of vitamin D3 in your body, one of the most convenient options is to take vitamin D3 supplements on a regular basis.

Daily intake of best vitamin d3 supplements can result in a number of health benefits. Let us discuss some of health conditions that can be effectively prevented by taking vitamin D3 supplements:

Type 1 Diabetes: Medical researches have shown that people taking vitamin D3 supplements since the early stages of their lives are less prone to suffer from type 1 diabetes in the future.

Osteoporosis: Adequate levels of vitamin D3 in the body help in the maintenance of an appropriate level of calcium in the body, thereby protecting bone health and preventing the chances for osteoporosis and arthritis.

Pre-eclampsia: Vitamin D3 helps in the prevention of pre-eclampsia, which is a condition that occurs in women during pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia is characterized by hypertension and edema and can lead to pre-mature labor and also death during pregnancy.

Depression: According to medical studies, vitamin D3 helps effectively in reducing the chances for developing symptoms of depression.

Ageing: Vitamin D3 has amazing anti-ageing properties. Regular intake of vitamin D3 5000 IU helps in the reduction of wrinkles, thereby making your skin smooth, soft and glowing.

Chronic Pain: Medical researches claim that the use of vitamin D3 can bring about a great deal of improvement in people suffering from conditions like chronic pain, fatigue and weakness.

Heart diseases: According to various medical studies, people having sufficient levels of vitamin D3 in their blood are less prone to suffer a heart attack or from high blood pressure.

Cancer: Medical studies claim that vitamin D3 can effectively help in the prevention of various types of cancers. It can specially help in preventing the growth of cancer cells in patients with breast, colon or prostrate cancer.

Though the health benefits of vitamin D3 supplements are beyond any kinds of doubts, it is always recommended to consult a health care practitioner to know the appropriate dosages in which to take the vitamin with regard to your age and health conditions.

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Anti Aging Supplements - Vitamin D3 Amazing Health Benefits

Author: Kevin Bruestle

To make vitamin D more accessible, it is included in dairy items, juices, and oats that are then said to be 'invigorated with vitamin D.' But generally vitamin D-- 80 to 90 of what the figure gets-- is acquired through presentation to daylight. Vitamin D can likewise be made in the lab as anti aging supplements. You may already know that supporting vitamin D in the season of winter can reduce your chances of getting a cold or flu. Healthy individuals who regularly take vitamin D3 may enjoy several advantages, apart from improved bone health. A research conducted in Boston University School of Medicine reported that their research uncover that higher vitamin D3 levels in blood have amazing influence on the genes that are integrated in several biologic pathways directly linked to autoimmune diseases, heart disease and cancer.

Causes Why You Should Take Vitamin Anti Aging Supplements Vitamin D 3

REDUCE RISK OF TYPE 1 DIABETES
If you have higher intake of vitamin D3 at the very beginning meaning at the early stage of your life, you will have a lesser risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes.

FIGHTS OSTEOPOROSIS
It can prevent osteoporosis. Better bone development and keeping bone diseases apart. It is probably the most effective anti aging supplements that will work from inside.

PREVENTS PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Lack of anti aging products just like vitamin D could be directly associateded with Pre-eclampsia, which happens during gestation terms and can potentially lead to hypertension and edema. Pre-eclampsia can possibly be a result of pre-mature labor. In fact, it is the main cause throughout impregnation.

CANCER PREVENTION
Certainly, more clinical trials and research are needed, anti aging supplement like vitamin D has been linked as cancer prevention such as colon, breast and prostate.

SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH
There are many vitamin D receptors in our brain, therefore, it is believed that vitamin D assists to consistently maintain and achieve a healthy brain function.

VITAMIN D3 REGULATES BLOOD PRESSURE
Like most other anti aging vitamins, Vitamin D3 helps regulates blood pressure, reduces tension and stress. It is also proven to help fight stress and depression. It is also great for achieving healthy skin by reducing wrinkles, making it supple and smooth. It also improves cardiovascular strength because it produce a protective lining as support for the blood vessels

Vitamin D Uniqueness

There are two easy ways we have vitamin D3:.

It can enjoy through eating and drinking.
It can be synthesized by our body when we expose our skin to the sun.
It\'s fascinating how fast it is to store sufficient Vitamin D3. With just 6 days of easy daylight exposure without sunscreen for total of 49 days of no daylight exposure. You can get the advantages of Vitamin D3 by increasing sunlight exposure and vitamin D rich diet. Although vitamin D3 from sunlight exposure is more effective than Vitamin D3 supplements, they are still as good and better than none.

Anti Aging Supplements-- Vitamin D3 fro Your Mood.

Since we know that vitamin D3 helps prevent technically almost anything from simple flu to the 'big C' by dealing with our immune systems, to have it more strong and vulnerable to different form of diseases. But we have little understanding and knowledge about D3\'s potential for getting out of mood problems. Recent research directly link Vitamin D 3 deficiencies to depression. It came out that Vitamin D3\'s physiological protections affect moods and depression problems.

Several studies indicate that Vitamin D3 have huge potential for treating mental problems that include seasonal depression (SAD), depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Though the research are not yet conclusive, it is truly proven that there is a link between vitamin D and mood problems.

To learn more about anti aging supplements, please view Anti Aging Supplements Vitamin D3

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Vitamin D3 - The Sunshine Vitamin

Author: Jack Whitley

Vitamin D is a very important vitamin for everyone.  Believe it or not, Vitamin D is actually a hormone produced by the body.  Cholecalciferol, known as Vitamin D3, is the naturally occurring form of vitamin D.  It is made naturally in large quantity in your skin when sunlight, or ultraviolet rays, strikes your bare skin.  Naturally our bodies make Vitamin D3 but sunlight is required for this process to occur.  Vitamin D3 can also be taken as a supplement form.  There are many benefits that come from Vitamin D3 such as a better immune system, lower blood pressure, clearer skin, a healthier brain, protection against illnesses and cancers and more.  When it comes to bone and joint health, Vitamin D3 is the most important vitamin.  Recent studies are even connecting Vitamin D3 with the protection against the H1N1 virus.

Where does it come from?  Sun, food, and supplements!  Most people obtain their Vitamin D from sun exposure.  The sun is the best way to receive adequate amounts of vitamin D.  There are very few naturally occurring foods that contain vitamin D but you can get some levels of Vitamin D from the food you eat.  There is not enough Vitamin D present in foods to supply you with the levels you need.  However small amounts are found in fish liver oils, cheese, beef liver and egg yolks.  Also, in the U.S. there are foods that are fortified with Vitamin D such as milk, breakfast cereals, some orange juices, yogurts and margarine.  The US regulates which products can be fortified with Vitamin D as well as the amounts of Vitamin D that are added to these food products.  Then, as a 3rd source of Vitamin D, there are Vitamin D supplements.  Make sure when picking a Vitamin D supplement that it is in the form of Vitamin D3 because that is the naturally occurring form. Do not a use a synthetic form of Vitamin D as it is not proven to be as effective.

Vitamin D3 play a role in may things.  It is essential for the promotion of calcium absorption.  Vitamin D3, along with calcium is important for good bone health, which can prevent thin, brittle and malformed bones.  Having sufficient Vitamin D levels prevents children from developing rickets, prevents adults from developing osteomalacia and prevents older adults from developing osteoporosis.  It is thought that Vitamin D is associated with a reduced risk of cancer.  There have been many studies done to support this theory.  The Canadian Cancer Society made a first every supplement recommendation for vitamin D.  This was based on evidence on the link between vitamin D and reducing risk for colorectal, breast and prostate cancer.  It’s been shown that having a Vitamin D deficiency may affect the cardiovascular system.  It was found by Harvard researchers that men with a Vitamin D deficiency were 142more likely to suffer from a heart attack than men with sufficient levels of vitamin D.  It has also been show to boost the immune system, which protects you against the flu, colds and other respiratory infections.  There has also been research that links Vitamin D deficiencies with type-2 diabetes.  A study done in 2004 that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that raising a person\'s blood levels of Vitamin D from 25 to 75 could improve insulin sensitivity by 60  It even may affect your mental function as well as your mood.  Some studies have shown that having adequate levels of vitamin D improves your mood, reduces the risk for depression along with it slowing down the age-related losses of mental function.  It has also been shown in 2 different studies that having a low blood level of Vitamin D is associated with increased mortality from all causes and mortality from heart disease.  Studies have shown that those with adequate levels of Vitamin D are less susceptible to the H1N1 flu virus.  It has been show that Vitamin D increases production of antimicrobail agents in the body.  These antimicrobials can fight H1Ni flu and other types of influenza by building one\'s immunity to the flu virus.

So what is the problem?  Many people are deficient in Vitamin D3!  This is becoming a worldwide problem.  Optimal blood levels of Vitamin D are between 30 and 100 nanograms per milliliter of blood.  You are considered Vitamin D insufficient if you levels are between 15ng and 30ng.  You are considered Vitamin D deficient if your levels are less that 15ng.  In fact, a recent US study showed done on 600 children in the US showed that 70of them had low levels of Vitamin D.  Of those, 61were insufficient and 9were deficient.  Kids with low Vitamin D levels are at risk for bone problems, at risk for high blood pressure and at risk for lower HDL cholesterol levels. Why the cause of this widespread deficiency?  People spend less time outdoors and people have poor diets.  With all of the talk about protecting yourself from the sun and skin cancer, people are avoiding direct exposure to the sun.  It is a good practice not to get too much sun, however, a little bit of sun is still important.  Without sun exposure, you body cannot produce the Vitamin D3 it needs.  For those with lighter skin, your skin is more sensitive to the sunlight, so less sunlight is needed to produce Vitamin D.  If your skin is darker, then more sunlight is needed to produce Vitamin D.  Having said this, it is important not to take too much Vitamin D3 because it can be toxic in excess.

It is important to make sure you get the recommended daily amount of Vitamin D. If you get sun exposure you should take an additional 400 IU per day.  If you do not receive adequate exposure to the sun you should take 800 IU a day.  This can easily be accomplished by the addition of a Vitamin D3 supplement along with your daily multivitamin.  It\'s especially important during the winter months to take a supplement as more people are prone to stay indoors during this time and there are fewer hours during the day.  You should not take more than 800 IU a day.  To find out if you are deficient in Vitamin D have your blood levels tested at your next doctor visit or order a saliva test kit to check your hormone levels.  Never pay more than $5.95 for 120 tablets of Vitamin D3.  This is an inexpensive way to ensure you meet your daily requirements for Vitamin D3 and to ensure good health.  As always talk with your doctor about the supplements and vitamins you take.

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How to Get Vitamin D3 from the Foods You Eat Everyday

Author: Lyuben Georgiev

Your best source of vitamin D3 is the sun.  Sunshine could trigger the production of 10,000 units of D3 in your body.  All you have to do is to expose your skin to sunlight for 20 minutes at midday.  The ultraviolet rays can be absorbed by your skin and will be converted to D vitamin.

But what if you live in a country that receives less sunlight? What if your work demands that you stay indoors?  Well, you can obtain vitamin D3 from your diet but few food groups contain sufficient amounts of this vitamin.  So you have to carefully plan your diet in order to avoid a deficiency of D3 vitamin.

Why Your Body Needs Vitamin D3

Like most vitamins, D3 is an essential micronutrient needed for total wellness.  It is responsible for the proper absorption of calcium.  Without it, you might suffer from certain disorders that specifically affect the bones.

Vitamin D3 is a very unique micronutrient.  It also acts as a hormone that could play a sweeping role in the proper regulation of several body processes.  The cell membrane has a D vitamin receptor which makes it a very useful substance for many body functions.  It could promote and regulate the healthy development of the immune system and could also regulate the metabolism of an individual.

Indeed, your body needs vitamin D3 for overall wellness.  The good thing is that your body has the ability to store this vitamin for future use.  So the excess D3 vitamin produced by sunlight and the nutrient you get from food can be stored by your body for later use.

Developing a Diet that Is Rich in Vitamin D3

Unlike other vitamins, D3 is not readily available in most foods.  You have to work double time to know which foods contain rich amounts of this vitamin.  The best that you can do is to get a food nutrition guide that lists the available nutrients of different types of foods.  You may also consult with a nutritionist or a dietitian who can help you develop a diet that is rich in vitamin D.

For starters, you should include plenty of fish and certain sea foods in your diet.  More specifically, fatty fish are excellent sources of D3 vitamin.  For example, a half fillet or 155 grams of sockeye salmon cooked in dry heat contains as much as 1448 IU of vitamin D3.  Atlantic sardines and the Pacific rockfish are also good sources of D3 (interesting to know is that the Danish term is Vitamin D3 kilder).

Apart from fatty fishes, you should also include shrimps and sea shells in your diet.  It would be best too if you can get sufficient amount of fish oil, specifically cod liver oil.  Other sources of D3 vitamin include milk, egg yolk, beef liver, pork spareribs, cheese, and fortified cereals.

Vitamin D3 is a stable vitamin and will not easily disintegrate when cooked.  The general rule is not to overcook your foods in order to get the maximum amount of their vitamin content.  Vitamin D3 will not disintegrate easily even if you store your foods for a long time.

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Vitamin D3 - What It Does For Your Body

Author: Ryan Marshall

While vitamin D is good for your health, very few people are aware of its two different forms and their effect on the body. Vitamin D is often known as the sunshine vitamin and most people do not know that it has two forms, D2 and D3, of which only vitamin D3 is produced through the natural synthesis of sunlight on the skin. Plants and fungi on the other hand produce Vitamin D2. You can find vitamin D2 more commonly, as milk, cereals and juices are fortified with it. The two forms are commonly known as ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).

What are The Differences Between Vitamin D2 and D3?

The biggest difference between the two forms of vitamin D is the way it is produced. Plants produce the D2 form while D3 is a byproduct of synthesis of ultra violet B rays from sunlight penetrating the body\'s surface. It can be found on the skin or surface of animals and is commonly found in the wool of sheep. Of the two forms, D3 is considered beneficial to the body as it controls the level of calcium and phosphorous in the blood, which is vital for bone development and growth. It can be stored in the body tissue until it is required. D2 on the other hand is not a natural form in the human body as plants and other invertebrates synthesize it. It is not as easily absorbed by the receptors in the body and as a result does not have the same effect as D3. Both versions of the vitamin are available as supplements in pill or liquid form. D3 has the longer shelf life of the two. Because the supplements are made from animal sources, many vegetarians do not use them and opt for vitamin D2 supplements instead.

The Function of Vitamin D3 Although it is classified as a vitamin, vitamin D3 is a hormone. When sunlight falls on the body\'s surface - the skin in our case - it synthesizes to form vitamin D3, which is circulated in the blood stream to help in the absorption of calcium and phosphorous that is received from digested food sources. The calcium is used for building and strengthening teeth and bone mass. In addition, calcium also has a role to play in the production of hormones in the body by transmitting nerve impulses to the brain. Almost 99of your vitamin D supply is used for regulating the calcium in the body; the remaining part is utilized for strengthening the immune system and maintaining muscle strength.

Benefits of Vitamin D D3 While excess vitamin D3 can be stored away in the fat cells for future use, deficiency of vitamin D in the body can have adverse effects on the health of an individual. Getting the right amount of vitamin D can have numerous benefits on the body. It is responsible for strengthening teeth and bones, improving bone density and prevents weakening of the muscles as it promotes absorption of calcium in the blood. Older people with sufficient amounts of vitamin D3 are less prone to ailments such as arthritis, osteoporosis and osteomalacia. In children and infants, it can help in bone growth and development and prevent diseases such as Rickets. Vitamin D3 also reduces the risk of certain types of cancer in men and women such as prostrate cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer. It can reduce the risks associated with certain pregnancy related infections including bacterial vaginosis that poses a threat of premature labor and fetal death. It prevents or improves other conditions such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis. It can also lower the risk of heart disease, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It gives a boost to the body\'s immune system and can help prevent influenza and seasonal allergies.

Due to the role that vitamin d plays in influencing the production of hormones in the body, it can also improve certain skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo, besides controlling moods. In countries that experience low sunlight conditions during a few months of the year, the body is unable to get its adequate share of vitamin D through natural synthesis. During this period, vitamin D3 supplements can help in reducing the symptoms of depression and seasonal affective disorder. So remember, for healthy teeth and bones, as well as good health, you need to get the right dose of vitamin D3. The best source is sunlight. However, you need direct sunlight as the UVB rays cannot penetrate glass.

The further away you are from the equator, the longer you need to be out in the sun to produce the right amount of vitamin D. Darker skinned people require a longer period of exposure compared to lighter skinned people. Sunscreens can also limit the amount of UVB rays that are absorbed by the skin. If you can\'t do this, then I recommend vitamin D3 supplementation to keep your body healthy.

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The Benefits Of Vitamin D3?

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Vitamin D3 is one of a grouping of fat soluble vitamins that are necessary for life and health. Vitamin D3 Calcium balance Immune, Bone Health and Cardiovascular system support Important in promoting blood sugar balance, healthy cell formation and more.

Vitamin D3 is actually created by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. The sunlight causes the body to make it. The body gets this part of the composite by getting out in the sun for some minutes on a daily basis. Some Vitamin D3 can be gained by eating animal products too since they have the same method for synthesizing the vitamin.

Your best source of vitamin D3 is the sun. Sunshine could trigger the production of 10,000 units of D3 in your body. All you have to do is to expose your skin to sunlight for 20 minutes at midday. The ultraviolet rays can be absorbed by your skin and will be converted to D vitamin.

But what if you live in a country that receives less sunlight? What if your work demands that you stay indoors? Well, you can obtain vitamin D3 from your diet but few food groups contain sufficient amounts of this vitamin. So you have to carefully plan your diet in order to avoid a deficiency of D3 vitamin, You can also get vitamin D by taking supplements.

Why Your Body Needs Vitamin D3 is a steroid vitamin, a group of fat-soluble prohormones, which encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium like most vitamins, D3 is an essential micronutrient needed for total wellness. It is responsible for the proper absorption of calcium. Without it, you might suffer from certain disorders that specifically affect the bones.

Deficiencies in Vitamin D now show that there is a link to various kinds of chronic illnesses. Researchers from John Hopkins are reporting that there is conclusive evidence in men deficient in Vitamin D, are also low in the estrogen hormone. This in turn creates the risk for hardening and narrowing of the arteries and weakened bones. It is now known that the vitamin is essential to keeping the body healthy. It can be obtained with vitamin supplements, foods that are fortified with D (e.g., fatty fish such as salmon, cod, and sardines) and exposure to sunlight.

Researchers at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City have found in a new study that Vitamin D contributes to a strong and healthy heart

As men and women get into later years it will become more difficult for us to get a sufficient amount of Vitamin D to keep our bones strong and control good blood pressure. Since we tend to spend most of our time inside, many of us are deficient in optimal levels of this vital nutrient. Since the only way to get an adequate supply of Vitamin D without supplements is by direct sunlight, it is often known as the sunshine vitamin.

Vitamin D3 with Curcumin: Scientists have found that a form of Vitamin D3 in Combination with Curcumin turmeric may help stimulate the Patients with Alzheimer\'s disease tend to suffer from brain amyloidosis, a condition related to defective clearance of amyloid-beta in their brains by their innate immune system.

Exercise increases levels of the protein PGC-1alpha, a brain molecule that may protect against Alzheimer\'s disease. The protein also has metabolic effects that appear to guard against type 2 diabetesVitamin D, curcumin may help clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer\'s. Early research findings may lead to new treatments for the disease, curcumin may play an important role in liver health, Curcumin and Boswellia- Relieve arthritis pain naturally , Curcumin Naturally Fights Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer`s Disease and Obesity.

One of the powerful Curcumin Turmeric benefits includes its ability to stave off cancer development. In both Human and Animal studies a daily dose of curcumin, was shown to be able to prevent colon, breast and skin cancer. This is possibly because of the antioxidant properties of curcumin, that have the ability to fight free radicals, one of the prime causes of cancer development.

However, some of the most extensive research and trials on the use of Curcumin for Cancer treatment, the combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Curcumin can be highly effective in preventing as well as treating cancer. Various studies have pointed towards the action of Curcumin in curbing cancer growth. The antioxidant property is beneficial in fighting free radicals, thereby preventing oxidative DNA damage, which can lead to cancer.
Curcumin induces cell death in cancer cells without affecting the normal ones. Curcumin acts from the very onset of cancer. Curcumin is capable of identifying cancerous cells and signaling them to self-destroy. Such cell death is called apoptosis, before which, Curcumin is said to stop the multiplication of cancer cells.
According to one study, Curcumin can curb the development of breast cancer, by inhibiting the action of estrogen mimicking chemicals. It can also stop the inflammation caused by the enzyme COX-2; as such inflammation could be the precursor to cancer. Curcumin also suppresses vascular epithelial growth factors that are responsible for blood supply to the tumor.
This finding is based upon a study that was conducted on animals, where a daily dose of Curcumin, was shown to be able to prevent colon, breast and skin cancer. This is possibly because of the antioxidant properties of Curcumin, that have the ability to fight free radicals, one of the prime causes of cancer development.
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Vitamin D3 plus Acai may helps weight loss: If you have been struggling to lose weight or have lost weight but stayed at a weight loss plateau for some time now, adding Vitamin D3 plus Acai berry 1# fruit one of the most well-known for weight loss to your diet may just be the boost you need. Omega with Vitamin D3 & Organic Acai, Supports Healthy Heart and Cardiovascular Function; Promotes Healthy Joints and Flexibility, Omega with Vitamin D3 & Acai berry is concentrated and molecularly distilled to remove contaminants (mercury, lead and PCB\'s). Each soft gel contains 625 mg of Omega-3′s with a potent 325 mg of EPA and 250 mg of DHA, plus a proprietary antioxidant berry blend feature.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered that people eating a high protein diet burn additional calories per day doing nothing more than taking SimplyPure Ultra Vitamin D3 5000 IU of this super Vitamin D3. Simply by adding Vitamin D3 this Year! Daily a Vitamin D3 supplement strengthen your bones inconsistent the immune system and cells, boos your energy overall health.

Physician reviewed Vitamin D3 patient information - includes Vitamin D3 description. Vitamin D3 cholecalciferol (pronounced koh·luh·kal·SIF·uh·rawl, the active form of vitamin D), turns actually into a hormone-like substance which supports many important functions in our bodies and it helps with absorption of calcium and magnesium.

To fully understand the function of the vitamin D3 we should stress the fact that it helps the processing of the calcium at the intestine level favoring its absorption in the system. Nevertheless, when too much vitamin D3 is administered, there is a whole range of problems that can appear, and they are all connected to too high an amount of calcium in the blood. A decrease in the renal function and the so-called hypercalcemia are the symptoms to be expected after too large vitamin D3 intakes. A precaution measure to avoid further health problems is to adjust the vitamin dosage in the case of patients with a renal dysfunction.

The proper dosage of vitamin D3 should be kept below 5000 IU/day in case you take any supplement; require at least 5000 IU per day for adults. Otherwise this must-have chemical can be taken from food. Besides margarine, milk and cereals fortified with vitamin D3, this oil-soluble substance is to be found in cod liver, salmon, mackerel and tuna.

Therefore, people who focus their diets of fish products are less likely to suffer from vitamin D3 deficiency or hypocalcemia. Thus, food and sun exposure should ensure the proper amount of cholecalciferol necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

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Vitamin D: The Super Vitamin

Author: Danneil

What is a Super Vitamin? A super vitamin is an extraordinary nutrient that exceeds the others in terms of its availability, functions, and health benefits. Vitamin D is very much available, performs many important functions, and offers the body a growing list of health promoting, disease preventing, and life saving health benefits. That\'s the sunshine vitamin, the ultimate super vitamin for health.

One important factor that makes it better than the other vitamins is that, it\'s the only vitamin that humans can produce on their own with a little help from the sun. Super Vitamin D is made when the naturally present cholecalciferol in the skin is converted by the ultraviolet rays of the sun to a form the body can absorb and use. Daily exposure to the sun for 15-20 minutes is the best Vitamin D source. Aside from being readily available, there are also foods high in Vitamin D like cereals, fishes like salmon and mackerel, milk, margarine, beef, poultry products, and cheese. Vitamin D supplements are also practical and standardized Vitamin D sources.

The sunshine vitamin performs numerous important functions and plays key role in critical biochemical processes. Basically, it actively promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorous for healthy bones and teeth. Low vitamin D levels can lead to decreased bone density leading to fractures and dental caries. IT also supports cellular functions and neuromuscular functions.

Vitamin D benefits are health promoting, disease preventing, and are life saving. Traditional benefits of  Vitamin D is keeping the bones and teeth strong, it also has been recently suggested to strengthen the immune system. This vitamin from the sun has also been the subject of many researches as it never fails to present new and astounding beneficial effects to the body. A recent ground breaking research revealed that high levels of Vitamin D can help fight cancers, depression, diabetes, and heart diseases, which are the most common causes of mortality all over the world. This sunshine vitamin also will make us live longer. A published study discovered that people with the highest Vitamin D concentrations in their blood are less probable to die from any cause than those with lowest Vitamin D levels. Other nutrients did not deliver the same longevity results.

Vitamin D is a very protective vitamin and most people don\'t recognize it. It is a scary fact that Vitamin D deficiency is pandemic, common in men and women of all ages. The super vitamin is always available for you, just go and get some sunshine.

Vitamin D is the super vitamin because it is readily available, performs many important functions, and offers many health benefits. It is also known as the sunshine vitamin as it needs the ultraviolet rays from the sun so the body can make use of it.


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The Vitamin D And Our Body

Author: Alisha Dhamani

Vitamin D is also sometimes used to treat other diseases in which calcium is not used properly by the body. Vitamin D is fat soluble, meaning it is stored in your fat cells. It is not excreted daily like many other essential nutrients and can build up to unhealthy levels.

Vitamin D is needed to keep a balance between calcium and phosphorus in the body by controlling how much is absorbed from foods, or taking them from bones when needed. Vitamin D is best known for its role in building bones and keeping them strong.

Vitamin D is manufactured in the skin after direct exposure to sunlight. Exposing the hands, face or arms to direct sunlight for 15 minutes two or three times per week will help produce vitamin D.

Vitamin D is best absorbed when ingested with lipids. Vitamin D will be incorporated into micelles and these will be absorbed by the intestine by passive diffusion. Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone, and the body regulates the production of all it needs. In fact, the use of supplements can be harmful, because they suppress the immune system so that the body cannot fight disease and infection effectively.

Vitamin D is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. There are several different forms of vitamin D. Vitamin D is involved in regulating cell growth and differentiation and in essential immune system functions.

With this knowledge, scientists are exploring links between low vitamin D status and increased risk for a number of chronic diseases, including some types of cancer, heart disease, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D is not really plentiful in the diet. Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and sardines, are rich sources.

Vitamin D is needed to properly absorb calcium. Calcium, together with vitamin D, can help heal bone fractures from osteoporosis and decrease the risk of future bone breaks. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that exists in two molecular forms: vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol) found in animal skin, and vitamin D-2 (ergocalciferol) found in yeast. These two forms are created by the action of the sun\'s ultraviolet rays on the biological precursors 7-dehydrocholesterol and ergosterol.

Vitamin D is essential for promoting calcium absorption in the gut and maintaining adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone and prevent hypocalcemic tetany. It is also needed for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts [4-6 ].

Vitamin D is not prevalent in foods. Only 29 percent of commercial milk samples tested were within 80 to 120 percent of the amount stated on the label. Vitamin D is known as the 'Sunlight Vitamin' because our body normally manufactures its own Vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight.

Breast milk has been found to have only trace amounts of vitamin D, even when the mother gets the recommended daily allowance. Vitamin D is also found in supplements. For those who feel they may not be getting enough vitamin D from foods or sunlight, and you are in one of the high risk groups for deficiencies, you may consider taking vitamin D supplements.

Vitamin D is converted in the liver into calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D), which in turn is transformed in the kidneys into calcitriol (1,25-hydroxyvitamin D). Calcitriol is the major active form of vitamin D, and it is secreted into the blood to help regulate calcium (Ca) in the body in conjunction with some other systems including the parathyroid hormone.

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Vitamin D-3

Author: dominic bowen

What is Vitamin D-3?

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Makeup of Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 is fat-soluble and comes in 1 or 2 forms. The 1st is named cholecalciferol, the second\'s calcindiol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and the third is calcitriol or 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. The last is the active version of vitamin D3--the version that your body uses in soaking up calcium. What Vitamin D3 Does in the Body you would like vitamin D3 to correctly absorb calcium.

You also need D3 to help your body build powerful and healthy bones. This is especially the case during developmental years, but all thru life you want D3 to remain healthy. Another function vitamin D3 fulfills is reducing rosiness in the body and building the immune reaction.

Vitamin D3 is critical for your general health and happiness. Where it comes from Ultraviolet B radiation helps to turn 7-dehydrocholestrol into a preliminary type of vitamin D3. There are comparatively few foods that naturally have vitamin D3 in them, though some fish do. Some foods are buttressed with vitamin D3 however, to lift their nutritive benefits ,egg milk. Additions may also be brought to get your daily requirement of the vitamin. Foods That Contain Vitamin D3 naturally contain vitamin D3. Fish and fish liver oils are especially good for obtaining D3, in particular tuna and salmon.

However other foods like egg yolks, cheese and meat liver contain it in minute levels. Most milk is improved with vitamin D3, which is the source of the substance. Other foods that are improved with vitamin D3 include fruit juices, cereal and yogurt.

What occurs when you are not getting plenty of Vitamin D3 A vitamin D3 deficiency is serious. Since the vitamin is imperative in your body\'s capacity to take in calcium, people with a deficiency can develop rickets, a condition in youngsters that causes the bones to not develop correctly and become soft. It also causes feeble bones and muscles in adults. There are advising signals of a vitamin D3 deficiency that include muscle weakness and bone pain.

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Vitamin D Prevents 77of All Cancer by J.E. Ante

Author: Joseph Ante

Since 1941 the research that proves Vitamin D prevents most cancers and that deficiencies are in northern population in much higher numbers -- was largely ignored.  And in the 68 yrs since America\'s Pearl Harbor attack far more Americans have died of cancer than Americans died in WWII.  In fact twelve times of additional Americans have died of cancer than all the US soldiers killed in WWII because this research was ignored and not acted upon.

Today the research is far more compelling as recent research estimates that 77of all cancer can be prevented in America within 4 years of starting a national Vitamin D supplement campaign.

Americans should now insist that the FDA quadruple the minimum daily adult requirement of vitamin D3 in the American diet to 1600mg.  The current 400mg per day was the minimum required to prevent rickets--a serious bone malformation from occurring in children.  But it is now known that vitamin D effects far more than just bone formation in the human body.

A small child requires 1,000 mg and by weight a 300 lb person requires as much as 10,000 mg per day which can be safely taken without any problems of overdose.

The New England Journal of Medicine reports that between 40and 100of elderly people in America and Europe are deficient in Vitamin D3.

Vitamin D3 deficiency doubles heart attack risk and is linked to autism in children.  Colds and flus peak in winter when vitamin D3 levels are at there lowest from limited sunlight. And research shows the Type 1 diabetes in children can be reduced 78  and 33reduction in Type II diabetes can be achieved with increased vitamin D3.  Research supports that there is a 72reduction in falls in elderly people and a 42reduction in multiple sclerosis in women taking extra vitamin D3.

President Obama can save literally trillions of dollars of needless medical health care expenses if this one policy is adopted by the FDA and a national campaign is vigorously administered.  All elderly should have their blood levels checked regularly at least once per year.

It is sad to say but this policy will probably bankrupt the drug companies in America.  And this is also probably why increasing vitamin D supplementation  has been ignore.  The drug companies control health care in America, the FDA, the AMA, and would never support such a policy.  But with President Obama in the White House this does have a chanceto become law because the President needs to reduce health and medical costs or his national health insurance program will bankrupt America.

Write your congressman and President Obama and support the increase of the minimum daily adult requirement of vitamin D to 1600 mg per day.  With the skin cancer scare of the past 20 years from the sun and children playing video games indoors most of their lives Americans get little sunlight to supplement their vitamin D3 each day.  Six  months of each year sunlight is not strong enough to make vitamin D3 on our skin.  Recent research states that most people wash off skin oils before natural vitamin D3 is reabsorbed by the body in their skins.
Source research: Life Extension Magazine 10/2007, 9/2008, 4/2009

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J.E. Ante, Graduate University of Indianapolis BA, Head of the Life Science Institute Health Library, organizer of Earth Day and local ZPG chapter in Indiana, Population and Environment Editor with Reflector at Indianapolis University, 12yr organic gardener with fruit, nuts, and berries, lifelong student of Out-of-Body spiritual techniques. ( http://www.planet-tachyon.com/antelopone )

Psychological Health Advantages from Vitamin D

Author: Teletabisi
Vitamin D3, commonly known as 'the sun vitamin,' plays one vital function in your health. It really is the one vitamin which can be built by body through sun light. Analysis is certainly advocating the strong connection amongst vitamin D3 level and also elementary cognitive performance, disposition as well as overall emotive health. Your advised suitable usage level for that proactive form of necessary vitamin D3 is 5 mcg when it comes to grown-ups ages thirty one - 50 years. Right after 50 years old, this will increase to 10 mcg. Essential vitamin D3 is exceptional since it is actually produced from your physical structure when the your skin is simply in contact with ultraviolet light out from the sun\'s heat. If this happens, a particular compound will be transformed into vitamin D forerunners and then into vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 will be set off from digestive enzymes of your liver and also the kidneys. Once initialized, vitamin D3 works like a hormone. Just quarter-hour underneath ultra violet rays (for most individuals, with no suncream), several times per week would make a sufficient quantity of vitamin D. This might be saved during several months time in your body system. Vitamin D lack, or simply hypovitaminosis , is typical in American citizens, especially people who are now living in colder, upper climates, as well as the seniors citizenry. This can be mainly because our ability to create the particular essential vitamin decreases with each passing year. In the proactive mode, cholecalciferol goes thru our blood vessels, aiming for particular body parts, for example the brain, affecting everything that that particular body organ really does. Vitamin D is definitely crucial for managing cellular material progress, boosting calcium mineral along with phosphorus absorption, maintaining immunity process condition as well as cardiac physical health. This may be a factor when it comes to tumors avoidance. Essential vitamin D3 assists to keep the blood calcium mineral quantities high for creating bone tissue and the teeth, muscle mass contraction, as well as the transmitting connected with neurological signals. With regards to emotional health condition and also grasping, Vitamin D seems to switch on receptors on neurons within portions of your brain liable for activity adjustment. It then promotes launch of vital neurological chemical compounds and then safeguards this organ through serving as antioxidant. Vitamin D3 moreover will work as an anti -- inflammation agent in opposition to general injuries.

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Vitamin D3 Supplements: Liquid Sunshine

Author: Dr. Chad Prusmack

Vitamin D3 helps to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate needed for strong bone metabolism and has been proven more effective at doing so than Vitamin D2. The active form of Vitamin D3 regulates gene transcriptors that code for calcium-transporting and bone matrix proteins, and lowers the risk of colon, is the closest thing to breast and prostate cancer prevention, and may even prevent or at least slow the advance of multiple sclerosis (MS).

New research suggests that, for bone-building, the body needs at least 4,000 IU of Vitamin D3 daily-just a few drops, yet almost 1 billion people are vitamin D deficient. This is especially true for Caucasian and Asian females. Unless you live in the tropics or receive at least 15 minutes of direct sunlight on the hands and face, twice a week, only supplements like VitaminD3PruTect deliver the amount of Vitamin D3, especially in the winter months when a lack of sunlight directly reduces bone density.

Most vitamin and minerals formulas only contain about 800 IU, so you need to look for Vitamin D supplements such as VitaminD3PruTect from PruTectRx that have at least 1,000 IU in each drop when in liquid form. Four drops cover your daily requirement. In this way, one dropper bottle typically contains 1,500 drops (2 ounces or 60 mL), which will cover one\'s daily needs for up to a year.

In addition to compensating for limited sunlight exposure, Vitamin D3 supports:
Bone & dental health
Modulation of immune function
Healthy cell differentiation
Neurologic and cognitive health
Musculoskeletal comfort
Cardiovascular health and proper blood sugar metabolism

Vitamin D3 is cholecalciferol derived from lanolin and provided in a liquid base of sunflower oil and purified water. In this formula, Vitamin D3 and sunflower oil are combined using a special micro-emulsification process designed to create a natural micellized matrix which, when coated by the stomach bile, will encourage absorption.

Vitamin D Deficiency

While the skin makes vitamin D, many things affect the degree to which its biosynthesis occurs, including time of day, seasons, location, smog/pollution, clothing, shade of skin (darker skin requires more sun), and sunscreen use. Low-cholesterol diets and cholesterol lowering drugs can also inhibit adequate vitamin D formation. By some estimates, one billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.

A diet deficient in Vitamin D leads to a softening of the bones, called osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children. Vitamin D deficiency is also suspected of leading to high rates of influenza in winter.

Reversing deficiency and maintaining optimal serum vitamin D levels beneficially impacts biochemistry and numerous body systems; this is largely because calcitriolthe metabolic product of vitamin Dis a secosteroid hormone that targets over 200 genes in a wide variety of tissues. As the research demonstrates, vitamin D is clearly imperative for the development, growth, and maintenance of a healthy body from gestation to senescence.

Vitamin D2 vs. D3

Vitamin D3 is the identical form of vitamin D derived in the body from cholesterol and synthesized by sunlight on the skin. Vitamin D3 has been demonstrated to be three times as potent as vitamin D2. Much recent evidence suggests that vitamin D intakes well above current recommendations may be associated with significantly better health outcomes.

For elderly people, with elderly women dependent on institutional care in particular, low levels of vitamin D have been linked with premature death. Vitamin D3 has been shown to minimize this risk, while vitamin D2 as well as alfacalcidol and calcitriol have been found to be ineffective.

It has been reported that taking too much vitamin D can cause abnormal functioning and premature again. However, this is at levels of 50,000 IU per day when taken for several months. The recommended amount of vitamin D3 is 5,000 IU per day10of harmful levels and well within safety.

Vitamin D3 & Bone Health

The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium, and the importance of vitamin D in skeletal health and bone density is well established. Although bone density is most often associated with calcium intakes, insufficient vitamin D negatively affects calcium absorption. Without adequate absorption, the body must take calcium from its stores in the skeleton, which weakens existing bone and prevents the formation of strong, new bone. Clinical research shows that taking vitamin D orally with calcium supplements can support healthy bone turnover, and adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout lifeas part of a well-balanced dietmay reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Vitamin D & Multiple Sclerosis Prevention

Low levels of vitamin D have been linked with MS-multiple sclerosis, which could be avoided with vitamin D supplementats. As concluded in the article Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis, here are three reasons why vitamin D deficiency is thought to be a risk factor for MS:

1.MS frequency increases with increasing latitude, which is strongly inversely correlated with duration and intensity of UVB from sunlight and vitamin D concentrations
2.Prevalence of MS is lower than expected at high latitudes in populations with high consumption of vitamin-D-rich fatty fish
3.MS risk seems to decrease with migration from high to low latitudes

Conclusion: Take Vitamin D Supplements

The normal diet of most people contains an insufficient amount of Vitamin D, unless you are able to absorb 15 minutes of sunlight, three times daily, all year round. Otherwise, you will want to consider using Vitamin D supplements that contain Vitamin D3 instead of D2, particularly if you are concerned about cancer prevention, osteomalacia, rickets, influenza, and/or multiple sclerosis. We recommend taking VitaminD3PruTect from PruTectRx.

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How to get enough vitamin D

Author: healthspan

Vitamin D plays an important role to maintain parts of the body in good health but how can we know if we have enough vitamin D, where does it come from and what exactly do we need it for?

Vitamin D is well known as the sunshine vitamin

Our body can make vitamin D from sunlight when the UV index is higher than 3. Sun cream protects our skin from burning but it also hinders vitamin D production. It\'s also not always possible to make vitamin D from sunlight particularly in winter when the UV index is low.

What does vitamin D do?

The basic function of vitamin D is to regulate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, helping to build strong bones and healthy teeth.

New research indicates that this is only the tip of the iceberg

-        We get more colds in the winter when we are exposed to less sunlight. This might be due to low levels of vitamin D.1

-        It is also suggested that lower levels of vitamin D reduce the brain\'s production of serotonin, which lowers mood.2

Vitamin D deficiency

A study of nearly 300 hospital patients (of all ages) found that 57of them did not have enough levels of vitamin D.3

The EU recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is 200 IU per day. As our ability to make vitamin D – like many things – declines with age, there are new recommendations from America suggesting intakes should increase as we get older.4

Risks of deficiency are increased if:

-        You live at high altitude

-        You have dark skin pigmentation

-        You are obese

Supplementation

Professor Adam Carey said that 'An intake of 800-1000 IU is well tolerated and longer term studies suggest this is likely to be close to new recommended levels'.

Besides reducing the incidence of the common cold by 70over three years, vitamin D supplementation has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 30in patients with known risk.5

Taking vitamin D is essential in order to keep the body healthy as well as preventing certain diseases. It is recommended to ensure vitamin D intake daily, it comes from food, supplements or sun exposure.

Sources

1. Ginde AA et al. Arch Int Med 2009; 169(4): 384-390
2. Lansdowne AT et al. Pshychopharmacology (Berl.) 1998;135(4):319-23
3. Thomas MK et al. New England J Medicine 338(12):777-783 (Mar 19,1998)
4. Ruxton CHS, Derbyshire E. Nutrition Bulletin 2009 ; 34 :185-197
5. Li-Ng M et al. Epidemiol Infect. 2009 Oct; 137(10):1396-404. Epub 2009 Mar 19 Tami L Bair et al. Circulation. 2009;120:S455

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Vitamin D3 Benefits Are Only A Day At The Beach Away

Author: Susan Morrison

Sun exposure and supplements provide the body with Vitamin D3.

Vitamin D3 is one of the many of the Vitamin D group that provides significant health benefits through normal consumption and in the case of Vitamin D3 simple sun exposure. If you get 15-20 minutes of exposure to sunlight a day without sunscreen your body will absorb the amount of D3 it needs to help maintain normal levels of calcium for strong bones maintain blood levels of calcium and phosphorus and even help regulate your immune system. If you\'re not in an area where daily direct sunlight is readily available certain foods are high in Vitamin D3 and can produce the same effects in the body. Egg Yolks, fortified milk and salmon are just a few of the more common contributors. Second only to the sun, a very common addition of Vitamin D3 to the body is through natural supplements.

There are two existing types of Vitamin D that provide similar sets of benefits to the body with the only real distinction being the form in which the body receives it. Vitamin D3 is a Vitamin D that has been synthesized in the layers of the skin after exposure to direct sunlight. Vitamin D2 is the form of Vitamin D ingested through fortified milk. Although both Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B2 are considered interchangeable Vitamin D3 is understood to be more effective at raising the levels of Vitamin D in the bloodstream.

The increased calcium level benefits from using Vitamin D3 have been shown to be a positive contributor in the treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis. When taken with calcium, Vitamin D3 may assist in the improvement of bone density and reduce the risk of fracture while protecting against bone loss. Studies have shown that not only does Vitamin D3 contribute to the improved of bone density, but the increased mineral density remains measurable for extended periods of time. This means that Vitamin D3 assists in the improvement of bone density, but does not immediately deteriorate if the supplements are not taken indefinitely.

Studies have also shown that sustained elevated levels of Vitamin D3 (above 55 ng/ml) can help in the prevention of certain cancers. People who keep their Vitamin D3 levels above this mark were shown to have a 50 percent reduction in risk levels associated with colon, prostate, breast and lung cancer. It has been asserted that the effects of Vitamin D3 inhibits the rate at which cancer cells can spread, therefore allowing discovery and treatment within a safer time period.

High blood pressure or hypertension is often associated with diminished levels of Vitamin D in the body. Although studies cannot specifically conclude low levels of Vitamin D cause hypertension, it has been reported that patients taking Vitamin D supplements are often found to have reduced blood pressure. These effects of Vitamin D on blood pressure without the unwanted side effects seen in patients taking prescription medication have lead researchers to believe it may be an alternative treatment for some. The researchers also caution as with any supplement all patients should consult their healthcare provider before using Vitamin D for any sort of treatments.

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Susan Morrison is a contributing author to VitaminFix Think, a health and wellness blog keeping up with current health issues and advising on trending topics. Vitaminfix Think is the advisory blog for Vitaminfix.com, the premier price comparicon site for vitamins and supplements online.

What is Vitamin d3? & Benefits of Vitamin d3

Author: danialbrown

Summary: This article discusses about the various benefits of Vitamin d3 and enlightens our users about what are the effects for its deficiency. It explains and introduces Vitamin D and its different forms.

Everyone, today have become health conscious and have started changing their lifestyle for the better. The awareness through television, print media and online regarding the body and nutrition has spread like viral among people. Many people I know myself have started removing time from their busy schedules and adopted an exercise regime. They have eliminated the fatty foods and fast food items from their daily diet and eat healthy and nutritious food.

People are now educated on many health benefits, however, somewhere the knowledge of vitamins has not really reached the people. Every person is aware of vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E. But has anyone heard of Vitamin D? Do you have full knowledge on its benefits and its sub-vitamins? Vitamin D is an important and essential part of our lives needed for bone health and healthy growth.

Vitamin D is an important supplement for bone-building. This vitamin helps the bones to absorb calcium and make them stronger. Everyone knows that sitting in the early morning sun gives our body Vitamin D. This is also known as the sunshine vitamin. People who are deficient in vitamin D they usually suffer from bone problems resulting to osteoporosis.

What is vitamin d3?

Vitamin D is found in different forms like vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is said to be more beneficial and effective than d2. D3 is scientifically known as cholecalciferol. When your body is exposed to sunrays your body produces Vitamin D3. However, with the busy schedules and use of cosmetics today more than 60of people are deficient in D3.

D3 is important for neuromuscular body activity, bone metabolism, phosphorous and calcium in the body. Apart from bone health D3 deficiency can result in back pain, cancer, depression, weakened immunity and macular deterioration.

People who are suffering from the deficiency are suggested to take regular dosage of vitamin d3 supplements. There are many manufacturer of vitamin d3 available in the market. One must consult their physician or family doctor before you start intake of any D3 supplements.

Vitamin D3 Benefits

Improves Immunity:

 D3 improves and boosts your immunity making your body stronger to fight against dangerous viruses and bacteria.  This helps you to remain healthier and safer from diseases.

Calcium: D3 helps the cells and in your body to absorb the calcium and send to the muscles and bones keeping them stronger and healthier. It maintains and keeps a regular check on the calcium levels in your blood and body.

Keeps you away from Diabetes:

D3 plays an important role to keep in control the emission of insulin in your body. It helps secrete excess insulin when needed. So, having proper amount of vitamin D in the body can keep you away from diabetes.

Prevents Diseases:

D3 prevents you and keeps your body away from diseases like cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer\'s, high blood pressure, Arthritis, Rickets and more.

Thus, Vitamin D and its forms are essential and it is a must to have proper balance of each vitamin in the body along with a healthy diet and exercise regime.

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