Vitamin D

Vitamin D

I've written many articles about the importance of vitamin D, and how a lack thereof, leads to heart problems, immune system functionality, and even cancer. My research has found that vitamin D is a very important piece to the overall health of the human body, especially in women.

Here is another study to back up my previous findings: One of the latest studies, conducted by the University of Missouri, concludes that "vitamin D deficiency is associated with inflammation, a negative response of the immune system, in healthy women." [1]

Catherine Peterson, assistant professor in the MU College of Human Environmental Sciences says, "the findings reveal that low vitamin D levels negatively impact inflammation and immune response, even in healthy women. Increased inflammation normally is found in people with obesity or chronic diseases; a small decrease in vitamin D levels may aggravate symptoms in people who are sick."

With more and more studies being conducted each day, how can someone get vitamin D into their body? According to experts the most natural way is through exposure to sunlight. However, not everyone lives in an area where exposure to sunlight is the norm. As a matter of fact, many northern states are lacking the average daily sunlight needed to sustain the proper amounts of vitamin D, especially in the winter months.

Peterson says, "exposing 25 percent of the skin's surface area to 10 minutes of sunlight three days per week will maintain adequate levels in the majority of people; however, people with darkly-pigmented skin need more. Only a few foods contain vitamin D naturally, such as fatty fish; other sources are dietary supplements and vitamin-D-fortified foods, including milk and orange juice."

With sunlight being the best source of vitamin D, and the fact that most people do not have the opportunity to get the needed sunlight exposure, it seems like the most logical source of this all important vitamin is through supplements. That's why I promote TriVita's VitaCal Mag-D.

TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D provides, five forms of chelated calcium, over 20 bone-fortifying vitamins and minerals, 100% RDI of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D, and Chlorophyll-coated tablets that protect valuable nutrients, time-releasing optimal absorption. TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D is also absorbable so you can get the nutrition you need for healthier bones.

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"The results (of the study by MU) support the need to re-examine the biological basis for determining the dietary reference intake (DRI) of vitamin D", Peterson said. "The Institute of Medicine's DRI for vitamin D is 200 IU for people age 50 and younger and 400 IU for people 50 to 70 years old. The guidelines, created in 1997, are being revised to reflect new research, and Peterson is confident the DRI will be increased."/

 

Research will continue to be done on vitamins and minerals, and we are continuing to see vitamins, like vitamin D, have a greater positive affect on the human body than once thought. Once only thought of as the "bone" vitamin, vitamin D, through extensive research, is now becoming more critical to the overall wellness of your body.

To learn more about this all important vitamin, go to http://trivitaproduct.info and click on the Vitamin D link.

Jeffrey Sloe
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net

References:
[1] http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2009/0406-peterson-vitamin-d.php
[2] http://trivitaproduct.info/vitamind.html

 

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is created in the skin upon exposure to sunlight. However, a large portion of our population may be vitamin D deficient, or may be receiving insufficient amounts of vitamin D.

Deficient, or less than recommended, blood levels of vitamin D are linked to osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, auto immune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases.

It's no mystery that many Americans of all ages have vitamin D blood levels that fall below those recommended for optimal health.

So how can we increase our levels of vitamin D?

Get more exposure to sunlight would seem to be the logical choice. However, when you live in the northern states, sunlight is not always the easiest means of achieving this all important vitamin. With that being said, the next best source of vitamin D wold seem to be diet.

What types of foods are high in vitamin D?

There are only a few naturally occurring food sources of vitamin D, most of which are high in fat. These include fatty fish and eggs. Some foods are fortified with vitamin D. These include cow's milk, some soy milk and rice milk, some breakfast cereals and some breakfast bars.

Sockeye salmon are an exceptionally rich source of vitamin D: a 4-ounce serving of baked or broiled sockeye salmon provides 739.37 IU of vitamin D. The same 4-ounce serving of Chinook salmon, another excellent source of vitamin D, supplies 411 IU.

Why are sockeye salmon even more richly endowed with vitamin D than other salmon species? Because zoo plankton constitute so much of their diet, and zoo plankton-along with phytoplankton-are the key sources of vitamin D in the marine food chain. [1]

Vitamin D can also be obtained from multivitamins (most contain 400 IU), in combination with some calcium supplements, or alone as a separate vitamin D supplement.

Healthy children and adults can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, food and/or multivitamins. Adults, who carefully protect their skin with sunscreen and/or wear protective clothing, do not consume milk or other vitamin D rich foods and do not take a multivitamin should speak to their healthcare provider about how to get enough vitamin D.

Homebound individuals with little sun exposure should discuss their risk of vitamin D deficiency with their healthcare provider and try to get enough vitamin D from diet and/or supplements. Senior adults over age 70 have the greatest need for vitamin D and are less able to make vitamin D from sunlight.

Seniors need to be sure to consume enough vitamin D. It is difficult for many seniors to get enough vitamin D from foods and therefore a supplement may be needed. There is some evidence that adequate calcium and vitamin D intake in seniors may even reduce the risk for fracture.

If you live in the north and do not get enough exposure to the sun, make sure you find other means of getting vitamin D. Some health professionals even claim that the "federal food and health agencies should begin a vitamin D awareness campaign aimed at the general public, especially among populations at highest risk for vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency."

Looking for a vitamin D supplement? Try TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D. To learn more about this all important vitamin, go to http://trivitaproduct.info and click on the Vitamin D link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Internet Marketing Advisors

References:
[1] http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110

Vitamin D, a Hot Topic

One of the hottest topics in health and nutrition today is Vitamin D. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has been doing extensive research on this all important vitamin. The evidence of their research supports the fact that low vitamin D blood levels is being linked to many human diseases.

The APHA even goes as far as saying that "Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is recognized as a major public health concern for both children and adults in the United States."

Further research reveals that albacore tuna and wild salmon rank as "the richest known sources of vitamin D." Because of this fact, Vital Choice has developed "a high-quality, higher-potency vitamin D supplement...one with unique characteristics." [1]

Are all vitamin D supplements created equal? According to Vital Choice, their vitamin D3 supplements contain "no artificial preservatives, colors, dairy, starch, wheat, or yeast."

They are also saying that "Vitamin D3 is the preferred, natural form, proven the most effective at raising and maintaining vitamin D levels in the blood."

What is the difference between vitamin D, D3, and D2? According to the Vital Choice newsletter article entitled, NEW! Vitamin D in Wild Salmon Oil, "most studies support vitamin D3 as the most effective form for raising and maintaining vitamin D levels in the blood."

"The cheaper, more common synthetic form - called vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) - does not occur in the human body naturally, nor is it found in human diets."

"Supplement makers use vitamin D2 - created by irradiating fungi - because it costs less than vitamin D3."

TriVita's VitaCal-MagD combines vitamin D with calcium and vitamin B6 to "help you maintain the strength of your skeletal system, ensure regular cellular activity, proper cardiac function, and preserve the health of other vital body systems."

There is no claim as to the information laid out by Vital Choice's newsletter with regards to their vitamin D coming from vitamin D2 in a synthetic form, or created by irradiating fungi. However, they do state that "VitaCal-Mag D is absorbable so you can get the nutrition you need for healthier bones."

I'm not sure where all this research of vitamin D is headed, but I do know how many articles I've seen lately regarding this all important, and highly disregarded vitamin. Whether all the claims are true, or not, we'll have to wait and see.

Two facts are true, 1.) vitamin D is important to a healthy body, and 2.) the human body cannot produce vitamin D. With that said, the most logical means of receiving vitamin D is through supplementation.

To learn more about TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, go to http://trivitaproduct.info and click on the Vitamin D link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Internet Marketing Advisors

Resources:
[1] http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/index000363154.cfm

 

Vitamin D

Research is indicating that many of us need much more vitamin D than we are getting. According to research, vitamin D plays a role in the prevention of much more than just bone loss. Receptors for vitamin D are found in most of the cells of the body. Vitamin D been shown to contribute to a healthy immune system, muscle strength and hormone production.

As a known fact, the major function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Recent research also suggests it may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease, certain cancers and several autoimmune diseases including diabetes.

Here's a recent suggestion that I find very interesting: vitamin D may help in weight control. You may have heard of the study that cites individuals with more calcium in their diets tend to have lower body mass indexes (BMI). Well, given that vitamin D is responsible for controlling calcium levels in the blood, it follows that this vitamin plays a role in the high calcium, low BMI phenomenon.

Researchers have also found that obese people have an impaired ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight. And, they are looking into the connection between excess calcium deposits in the arteries (cardiovascular disease) and low blood levels of vitamin D.

Vitamin D also plays a role in blood sugar regulation. Swings in blood sugar signal our body's fat storage mechanism and signals our brain to eat or not.

Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin because the body synthesizes it from sunlight - specifically, from UV-B rays, most commonly known as the burning rays. These burning rays are most available between 10 am and 2 pm, in places further from the equator. Most of us avoid spending a lot of time in the sun during these hours because of the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging, which comes from over-exposure to the sun, or sunburn.

UV-B rays can be blocked by usning sunscreen and by some types of glass. Not all bodies are created equal. It takes different bodies different amounts of time in the midday sun to get adequate levels of vitamin D. The darker your skin, the more time you need in the sun to get this very important vitamin.

What are good sources of vitamin D other than the sun? Cod liver oil, some oily fishes, lard (pork fat), butter, dairy fat and egg yolks are some good sources of vitamin D. Beyond that, it's pretty difficult to get enough of this vitamin from dietary sources alone. So, if you work inside and wear sunscreen, or live at latitudes far from the equator, supplementation may a good thing. [1]

The nutritional experts at TriVita know the importance of vitamin D. That's why they have created VitaCal-Mag D. VitaCal-Mag D provides, five forms of chelated calcium, over 20 bone-fortifying vitamins and minerals, 100% RDI of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D, and Chlorophyll-coated tablets that protect valuable nutrients, time-releasing optimal absorption.

TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D is also absorbable so you can get the nutrition you need for healthier bones.

With more and more research being done on vitamins and minerals, we are seeing that vitamins, like vitamin D, have a wider range of positive affects on the human body. Once only thought of as the "bone" vitamin, vitamin D, because of extensive reserarch, is now becoming more important to the overall wellness of your body.

Since vitamin D is so important, and most of us DO NOT get enough sunlight, especially if you live in the northeastern section of the US, supplements may be the answer. Like all supplements, first check with your doctor, or health professional before taking them.

To learn more about TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, go to http://trivitaproduct.info and click on the Vitamin D link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Internet Marketing Advisors

Resources:
[1] http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminD/index.html
[2] http://www.articlecat.com/Article/The-Vitamin-D-Debates-Continue/24808