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Often called the sunshine vitamin because sun exposure helps to replenish your body’s stores, Vitamin D is a wonder supplement that will help you live a happier, healthier and longer life. Go outside and get a little sunshine today and every day. Twenty minutes or so should do it. If you can’t get enough sun, take a supplement. You’ll be glad you did.
10. Lack of Vitamin D could lead to heart trouble. There is growing evidence that low vitamin D levels can lead to stroke and congestive heart failure.
9. Low Vitamin D may increase your risk for Diabetes. Vitamin D deficiency alters immune function and hormone levels, which can increase your chances of developing the disease.
8. Lower your risk of premature death. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, for reasons that are not yet fully understood, people taking vitamin D had a 7 percent lower chance of dying prematurely than those given placebos.
7. Makes kids and adults stronger and healthier. Vitamin D has been recognized for over 80 years as an essential element in building strong bones and muscle in children and adults.
6. Fewer infectious and auto-immune diseases. Multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Type-1 diabetes and even influenza appear to be more prevalent in individuals who are deficient in vitamin D.
5. Reduced risk of some cancers. A four-year clinical trial involving 1,200 women found those taking vitamin D had about a 60 percent reduction in cancer incidence.
4. Reduce your risk of skin cancer. Since the best source of vitamin D is sunshine on bare and unprotected skin, you can fulfill the requirement and get some easy and safe protection by taking over-the-counter supplements.
3. Reduce chronic pain. There may be a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and long term and undiagnosed pain conditions.
2. May contribute to Autism. Reduced levels of vitamin D in pregnant women and young children could play a part in the rising rates of autism.
1. Prevent skin infections. Use of oral Vitamin D supplements bolsters production of a protective chemical normally found in the skin, and may help prevent skin infections that are a common result of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. Vitamin D can also help your body produce collagen, which will help your skin stay supple and youthful looking.
10. Lack of Vitamin D could lead to heart trouble. There is growing evidence that low vitamin D levels can lead to stroke and congestive heart failure.
9. Low Vitamin D may increase your risk for Diabetes. Vitamin D deficiency alters immune function and hormone levels, which can increase your chances of developing the disease.
8. Lower your risk of premature death. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, for reasons that are not yet fully understood, people taking vitamin D had a 7 percent lower chance of dying prematurely than those given placebos.
7. Makes kids and adults stronger and healthier. Vitamin D has been recognized for over 80 years as an essential element in building strong bones and muscle in children and adults.
6. Fewer infectious and auto-immune diseases. Multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Type-1 diabetes and even influenza appear to be more prevalent in individuals who are deficient in vitamin D.
5. Reduced risk of some cancers. A four-year clinical trial involving 1,200 women found those taking vitamin D had about a 60 percent reduction in cancer incidence.
4. Reduce your risk of skin cancer. Since the best source of vitamin D is sunshine on bare and unprotected skin, you can fulfill the requirement and get some easy and safe protection by taking over-the-counter supplements.
3. Reduce chronic pain. There may be a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and long term and undiagnosed pain conditions.
2. May contribute to Autism. Reduced levels of vitamin D in pregnant women and young children could play a part in the rising rates of autism.
1. Prevent skin infections. Use of oral Vitamin D supplements bolsters production of a protective chemical normally found in the skin, and may help prevent skin infections that are a common result of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. Vitamin D can also help your body produce collagen, which will help your skin stay supple and youthful looking.
