Anti Aging Vitamin D - Shocking New Studies
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Undoubtably, you have heard about the advantages of Vitamin D. This little miracle vitamin (specifically Vitamin D3) has been getting a lot of press lately.
If you haven’t heard about the benefits of Vitamin D, here is a brief list:
- inhibits inflammation (major cause of aging)
- maintains calcium balance
- helps to regulate blood pressure
- boosts your immunity
- protects against some cancers (mainly colon)
There are lots of other research studies being done with additional benefits discovered all the time.
But here is some controversial news about Vitamin D you may NOT know:
Fact: Your body produces Vitamin D naturally with sun exposure.
What you don’t know:
- Wearing sunscreen inhibits Vitamin D production.
- The melanin in dark skinned and tan people inhibits production of the vitamin, so if you are dark or tan, you may be deficient.
- Vitamin D production decreases as we age, so you may be deficient if you are over 40.
- Thin people absorb more Vitamin D than heavy people.
Fact: Most sunscreens actually block the rays that produce Vitamin D. Surprisingly, cancer incidents have gone up since sunscreen use has been popular!
What You Don’t Know: It turns out that since Vitamin D3 protects against some cancers, by inhibiting the sunshine from sunscreen, we are actually increasing our cancer rate.
Needless to say, the American Dermatology Association is all up in arms, saying it’s ridiculous to even suggest anyone go out in the sun without sunscreen.
Fact: The government recommends 400 units of Vitamin D per day
What You Don’t Know: Most research indicates that 4,000 units per day is needed.
It is possible to get an overdose of Vitamin D, but the likelihood is actually quite slim. Getting tested is a wise first action.
Important questions to ask yourself:
Am I deficient in Vitamin D?
How do I get tested?
What should be considered before purchasing Vitamin D?
You can incorporate anti aging techniques in your life easily.
To answer the questions you have about this important vitamin, go to Anti Aging Vitamin D
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