The Importance of Vitamin D
Very few foods contain Vitamin D and many people find that they are lacking in their daily intake of this valuable vitamin. A number of food producers will add Vitamin D to juices, dairy products, and cereals; then say that it is “fortified” with the vitamin. This still is not enough for most people. Between 80 and 90 percent of the body’s Vitamin D levels come from exposure to sunlight, hence its nickname as the “sunshine vitamin.” Studies have suggested that regular use of sunscreen—crucial to protecting our skin from damage and cancer—may cause a vitamin D deficiency. During the winter months, when days are shorter, our Vitamin D levels can drop.
One other reason for the lack of Vitamin D in our bodies may be due to the lack of vitamin-rich fish in our diets. Unlike people who live in the Mediterranean where fish is a regular part of their meals, Americans tend to lean toward meat and poultry and away from fish; either because of its price or because of their location. If fatty fish such as tuna, sardines, mackerel, and herring are lacking in your diet; you can still reap the benefits of Vitamin D thanks to dietary supplements.
Vitamin D is actually a group of fat-soluble molecules that are responsible for enhancing the absorption of phosphate and calcium in our intestines. One specific form of these molecules is called cholecalciferol—Vitamin D3 for short. Vitamin D3 can be found in the food we eat, from supplements, or both. It can also be synthesized in the skin when we have adequate exposure to the sun.
The importance of Vitamin D3 is evident when looking at its benefits, as well as the consequences of not consuming enough of it. Joint pain, side effects from cardiovascular disease, severe asthma, cognitive impairment in older adults, and cancer have all been associated with low Vitamin D3 levels. The Mayo Clinic has called Vitamin D deficiency one of the greatest misdiagnosed epidemics. Since we need Vitamin D to regulate calcium and other minerals in our bodies, it plays a large role in our health, as well as maintaining proper bone structure. Doctors have prescribed Vitamin D and Vitamin D3 specifically for; lowering cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, multiple sclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bronchitis, asthma, premenstrual syndrome, and diseases of the mouth. People who have skin conditions, such as psoriasis and vitiligo, also use it.
If you have sun exposure to your face and arms a few times per week, your skin may be producing just enough Vitamin D3. But since the vitamin is also a fantastic booster for the immune system, it may be beneficial to add a supplement to your daily diet. Vitamin D3 by Advanta Supplements has 90 capsules of Vitamin D3 with 5000 IU’s. Consult your doctor if you think a Vitamin D supplement would be right for you.
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