Vitamin D

Research is indicating that many of us need much more vitamin D than we are getting. According to research, vitamin D plays a role in the prevention of much more than just bone loss. Receptors for vitamin D are found in most of the cells of the body. Vitamin D been shown to contribute to a healthy immune system, muscle strength and hormone production.

As a known fact, the major function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Recent research also suggests it may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease, certain cancers and several autoimmune diseases including diabetes.

Here's a recent suggestion that I find very interesting: vitamin D may help in weight control. You may have heard of the study that cites individuals with more calcium in their diets tend to have lower body mass indexes (BMI). Well, given that vitamin D is responsible for controlling calcium levels in the blood, it follows that this vitamin plays a role in the high calcium, low BMI phenomenon.

Researchers have also found that obese people have an impaired ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight. And, they are looking into the connection between excess calcium deposits in the arteries (cardiovascular disease) and low blood levels of vitamin D.

Vitamin D also plays a role in blood sugar regulation. Swings in blood sugar signal our body's fat storage mechanism and signals our brain to eat or not.

Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin because the body synthesizes it from sunlight - specifically, from UV-B rays, most commonly known as the burning rays. These burning rays are most available between 10 am and 2 pm, in places further from the equator. Most of us avoid spending a lot of time in the sun during these hours because of the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging, which comes from over-exposure to the sun, or sunburn.

UV-B rays can be blocked by usning sunscreen and by some types of glass. Not all bodies are created equal. It takes different bodies different amounts of time in the midday sun to get adequate levels of vitamin D. The darker your skin, the more time you need in the sun to get this very important vitamin.

What are good sources of vitamin D other than the sun? Cod liver oil, some oily fishes, lard (pork fat), butter, dairy fat and egg yolks are some good sources of vitamin D. Beyond that, it's pretty difficult to get enough of this vitamin from dietary sources alone. So, if you work inside and wear sunscreen, or live at latitudes far from the equator, supplementation may a good thing. [1]

The nutritional experts at TriVita know the importance of vitamin D. That's why they have created VitaCal-Mag D. VitaCal-Mag D provides, five forms of chelated calcium, over 20 bone-fortifying vitamins and minerals, 100% RDI of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D, and Chlorophyll-coated tablets that protect valuable nutrients, time-releasing optimal absorption.

TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D is also absorbable so you can get the nutrition you need for healthier bones.

With more and more research being done on vitamins and minerals, we are seeing that vitamins, like vitamin D, have a wider range of positive affects on the human body. Once only thought of as the "bone" vitamin, vitamin D, because of extensive reserarch, is now becoming more important to the overall wellness of your body.

Since vitamin D is so important, and most of us DO NOT get enough sunlight, especially if you live in the northeastern section of the US, supplements may be the answer. Like all supplements, first check with your doctor, or health professional before taking them.

To learn more about TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, go to http://trivitaproduct.info and click on the Vitamin D link.

Jeffrey Sloe
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Resources:
[1] http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminD/index.html
[2] http://www.articlecat.com/Article/The-Vitamin-D-Debates-Continue/24808