Guest guest Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 a.. Lack of Vitamin D Boosts Death Risk (HealthDay News)—Inadequate vitamin D could increase your risk of death by 26 percent, a new study concludes.Yet many people are not getting enough vitamin D, which the skin makes naturally when exposed to sunlight. A nationwide survey found that 41 percent of men and... b.. Heart Patients Lacking Vitamin D More Likely to Be Depressed ... People with heart disease and similar conditions who don't have enough vitamin D are more likely to be depressed than their counterparts with adequate levels of the “sunshine vitamin,” according to a study presented at the annual meeting of... Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Vitamin_D_Types#ixzz1HDnTSfPo c.. *********************************** d.. Kids without exposure to vitamin D can develop rickets (a disease where their legs become extremely bow-legged) and older adults with vitamin D deficiencies may develop ... longevity.about.com Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/all_Vitamin_D_Types#ixzz1HDoKl6Zj e.. ************************** f.. Vitamin D Deficiency Causes Asthma and Allergies Author: More, MD Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/all_Vitamin_D_Types#ixzz1HDoeeEbw g.. ************************** h.. Playing: Vitamin D: Essential for Prevention of Diseases (see web cam) i.. http://www.righthealth.com/topic/all_Vitamin_D_Types j.. ******************************* k.. How much sunshine do you need to get your vitamin D? There's been a lot of hand-wringing lately about people not getting enough vitamin D. Deficiency is quite common--especially among kids, the elderly, and those with dark skin. And a growing list of diseases and conditions are being linked with vitamin D deficiency. (See also Your Brain on Vitamin D) Exposure to the sun, without sunscreen, causes your skin to produce vitamin D naturally. How much sun does it take to satisfy your vitamin D requirements? Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/all_Vitamin_D_Types#ixzz1HDpZQtsL l.. ********************** m.. Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids, the two major physiologically relevant forms of which are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D without a subscript refers to either D2 or D3 or both. Vitamin D3 is produced in the skin of vertebrates after exposure to ultraviolet B light from the sun or artificial sources, and occurs naturally in a small range of foods. In some countries, staple foods such as milk, flour and margarine are artificially fortified with vitamin D, and it is also available as a supplement in pill form. Food sources such as fatty fish, eggs, and meat are rich in vitamin D and are often recommended for consumption to those suffering vitamin D deficiency. Light-exposed mushrooms may provide up to 100% of the recommended Daily Value of vitamin D. Vitamin D is carried in the bloodstream to the liver, where it is converted into the prohormone calcidiol. Circulating calcidiol may then be converted into calcitriol, the biologically active form of vitamin D, either in the kidneys or by monocyte-macrophages ... Read more: n.. o.. http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Vitamin_D1#ixzz1HDqIVkaH p.. q.. ************************* r.. s.. Can you explain the differences between Vitamin D1, D2, and D3? A: Our bodies synthesize a precursor form of the vitamin. It requires UV irradiation from the sun for conversion to vitamin D2. This reaction occurs in our skin. Vitamin D2 spontaneously rearranges its structure to produce vitamin D3, the form present in our vitamin pill. Vitamin D3 is modified to additional active forms by the liver, kidney and various tissues of the body, resulting in a range of biological activities. t.. Q: I want to ask all about forms of vitamin D from Vit.D1-D5? u.. A: You can start with with Wikipedia at the page referenced below. As you would expect they have quite a bit on cholecalciferol - Vitamin D3. Cholecalciferol being the primary human vitamin in the above series. I realize this is not a complete answer, but it will get you started. Read more: v.. http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Vitamin_D1#ixzz1HDqtBgKg w.. *************************** x.. Understanding what this essential vitamin does and how it works in your body, is information that you can use to stay well. Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body manufactures when it is exposed to the Ultra Violet rays of the sun. The sunlight allows the body to begin a process of absorption of calcium directly into the bones. Vitamin D is also contained in fatty fish, and a few fruits and vegetables. As we age and our bones continue to break down and be rebuilt by our body's nutrients, if Vitamin D is lacking, bone density is greatly reduced. Muscle weakness occurs and this deficiency can cause osteoporosis to develop along with pain, and a greater increased incidence of bone fractures, and other serious illnesses. 6 Ways to Increase Your Intake of Vitamin D 1. Seek sunshine for at least 15-20 minutes a day. Ultra-Violet rays help your body to synthesize Vitamin D. DO NOT stop using sun screen. Skin cancer is still a very great risk to your health. 2. Take a Vitamin D2 supplement along with your multi-vitamin if you are unable to get enough sunlight because of your location, or inability to find time for outdoor activity. About 800 IU's is sufficient. 3. Eat foods that are Vitamin D enriched such as cereals, butter or margarine, yogurt, soy milk, bread, cereal grain bars, and whole milk. Fatty fish such as sardines, cooked mackerel and salmon, also contain Vitamin D. 4. Ask your physician to check your bone density and levels of Vitamin D in your blood stream, periodically. 5. Know that one cup of milk which has been fortified with Vitamin D supplies 1/4th of your daily need for this essential nutrient. 6. Do NOT exceed the recommended daily limits of Vitamin D. For men and women these limits are: ages 19-50 200 IUs ages 51-70 400 IUs ages 71+ 600 IUs What Owning Enough Vitamin D Can DO Finding out that Vitamin D, in adequate amounts, helps your body maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus which promote strong bones and good bone density, is not only empowering, it mood enhancing. Getting enough sunlight, whenever possible, will allow the Vitamin D you ingest to work in concert with the other vitamins and minerals you're taking, both as supplements and those that are contained in the healthy foods you eat. Vitamin D helps your body absorb dietary fats too, which keeps your colon, pancreas, liver, bowels and heart much healthier as well. Being proactive and taking the time to eat nutritiously, get exercise and sunlight, and have a periodic check up, is essential in not only owning Vitamin D, but owning your healthy future, as well. y.. http://tinyurl.com/4ult7hx z.. aa.. ******************** ab.. FYI, ac.. Lottie Duthu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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