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Why Vitamin D Is VITAL For Your Overall Health
Vitamin D supplementation, now so perhaps more then ever, is beginning to grow in popularity as more and more individuals are beginning to learn about its importance for our overall physical health and mental health. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is produced from direct exposure to sunlight. As many areas around the world are now entering fall and winter with less sunlight exposure, it is even more important that we are getting adequate levels of this important vitamin, whether through supplements, food or sunlight exposure if possible. Now, lets discuss why vitamin D is so important for you overall health now more then ever.
1. First, vitamin D can supports the immune system and help build immunity to certain unwanted illnesses and disease. This has been supported by many studies. Vitamin D can improve and support our immune system by fighting off and eliminating harmful bacteria and viruses. Vitamin D deficiency, especially is winter months, can lead to increased risk of flu, respiratory infections and other illnesses. Overall, vitamin D is now seen as an essential vitamin for immune system boosting.
2. Getting adequate levels of vitamin D can also help to strengthen our bones and can help with bone formation. This is because vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium, which can lead to increased mineralization of our bones. As studies have shown, vitamin D is essential for bone growth and perhaps even more important, for preventing bones from becoming brittle, which can decrease bone related ailments such as osteoporosis.
3. Another important benefit of getting adequate levels of vitamin D, which some studies have indicated is around 1000 IU to 3000 IU per day, but can vary depending on your own individuals needs and should be discussed with your medical practitioner, is that is can it can help fight against depression and other mental disorders. Studies have shown that there is a significant relationship between feelings of depression and vitamin D deficiency. This allows vitamin D to possibly work to effectively improve depression outcomes.
4. Lastly, getting optimal levels of vitamin D can help to improve heart health and treat hypertension. Recent studies have suggested that consumption of vitamin D can play an important role in treating high blood pressure and reduce heart disease. The anti-inflammatory benefits of vitamin D can also provide benefits for improving heart health and reducing damage to the cardiovascular system overtime.
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