Are you getting enough vitamin D?

Added 07.04.2009

Probably not. According to recent studies, many of us are vitamin D deficient and we may not even be aware of it. As we age, our absorption of vitamin D naturally decreases but our modern lifestyle is also to blame. We tend to spend more time indoors and when we do go out in the sun, we soak ourselves in sunscreen, which in reality prevents us from obtaining vitamin D from the sun. Many scientists believe that as much as 60 percent of the Northern hemisphere may be vitamin D deficient due to lack of sunshine.

Why is vitamin D important?

We know that vitamin D is vital for the development and maintenance of healthy bones. This is because vitamin D preserves normal levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood and helps in the absorption of calcium, which promotes strong bones. Recent studies are suggesting that Vitamin D is important for overall health and may also be responsible for the prevention of certain cancers, autoimmune diseases and heart disease.

Who is at risk for vitamin D deficiency?

We can all develop vitamin D deficiency; however some people may be at increased risk, such as people with darker skin, those who live in higher latitudes, people with limited sun exposure, older housebound adults, people with osteoporosis, kidney and liver disease and those with inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's.

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