Multiple Health Concerns Surface As Winter, Vitamin D Deficiences Arrive
A string of recent discoveries about the multiple health benefits of vitamin D has renewed interest in this multi-purpose nutrient, increased awareness of the huge numbers of people who are deficient in it, spurred research and even led to an appreciation of it as “nature’s antibiotic.”
On issues ranging from the health of your immune system to prevention of heart disease and even vulnerability to influenza, vitamin D is now seen as one of the most critical nutrients for overall health. But it’s also one of those most likely to be deficient - especially during winter when production of the “sunshine vitamin” almost grinds to a halt for millions of people in the United States, Europe and other northern temperate zones.
Analogs of the vitamin are even being considered for use as new therapies against tuberculosis, AIDS, and other concerns. And federal experts are considering an increase in the recommended daily intake of the vitamin as more evidence of its value emerges, especially for the elderly.
“About 70 percent of the population of the United States has insufficient levels of vitamin D,” said Adrian Gombart, a principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. “This is a critical issue as we learn more about the many roles it may play in fighting infection, balancing your immune response, helping to address autoimmune problems, and even preventing heart disease.”
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November 29, 2009
Tags: benefits of Vitamin D, Vitamin D deficiency Posted in: copd nutrition
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Get rid of abdominal fat - May 12, 2010
Thanks so much for the great post. I have heard about vitamin D’s ability to fight infection but I didn’t know that it had so many other benefits. I did some additional research and vitamin D and you are right on the money. Thanks again for the information. What are some of the signs of deficiency? I’m not sure that I’m getting enough in my regular diet.
Get Rid Of Abdominal Fat! - May 31, 2010
Very interesting. I think getting the right amount of sun is one of the keys. Get too much and you risk sun damage, not enough and you end up deficient in vitamin d. Good to be aware of!
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