Tippmann Tipxandreg 68: December 2013

Adele is the music industry's 'it' girl and Vitamin D is the health industry's 'it' supplement. It seems I've read something great about vitamin D every other day over the last few years. Scores of studies show that maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D is essential for good health. Physicians everywhere praise this vitamin, Dr. Oz calls it the number one supplement for a healthy life.77% of Americans don't get enough and as many as 60% are deficient. Low levels of this wonder vitamin are correlated with many illnesses including certain cancers, low energy, high blood pressure and Alzheimer's. Dr. Andrew Weil says that low levels have also been shown to cause mental disturbances, even psychosis. Research also shows that those with low levels of D are 3 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome, a precursor to both heart disease and diabetes.Sufficient amounts of Vitamin D offer a wealth of health benefits: Vitamin D enhances immune function, it helps us absorb calcium so it could protect against osteoporosis, research shows it may help protect against heart disease and diabetes. The Annals of Epidemiology recently did a study that suggests raising your vitamin D levels could cut your risk of dying from colon cancer in half and there is evidence that it may help keep muscle cells that line the artery walls flexible and help maintain good blood flow to the heart and brain. Researchers have also discovered that people with high levels of vitamin D had higher "good" cholesterol levels.The reason being, the outside enhances our vitamin D levels because the sun tells the inactive form of vitamin D in our bodies to activate so our body can utilize it. Because SPF blocks the sun's ability to activate, we need about 15 - 20 a day without sunblock. This is hard to achieve in the winter months, especially if you live where the weather can be harsh. However, even people who live in warmer climates can be deficient. I'm not deficient but my doctor would like my levels higher so even though I live in sunny Southern California and I'm outdoors with my kids a lot, I take a supplement. Surprisingly, two of my friends who also live here are deficient. All it takes to test your vitamin D levels is a simple blood test. If you're deficient your doctor will likely recommend taking a daily dose.

Kelly Bonanno

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