"Lab studies have suggested that higher vitamin D blood levels may boost cognitive functions of the brain. And people with impaired cognitive function are more likely to develop dementia, with some small clinical studies suggesting that low levels of vitamin D may be associated with dementia and poor cognitive function." [1]
A previously conducted study found that "people with optimum levels of vitamin D were much less likely to be cognitively impaired. In other words, having too little vitamin D in your body appeared to make it harder to think … a status associated with greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia." [2]
A new study conducted by a joint team of British and American doctors have found similar results as in the previous study. They also concluded that vitamin D is a "hormone-like vitamin" that is a "necessary brain nutrient." The study determined that "people with the lowest vitamin D levels were more than twice as likely to have impaired understanding, compared to those with the highest vitamin D levels" (Llewellyn DJ et al. 2009).[3]
The understanding of the role of vitamin D in maintaining optimal health has advanced sharply in the past two decades. There is mounting evidence for beneficial roles for vitamin D in reducing the risk of bone diseases and fractures, many types of cancer, bacterial and viral infections, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
Recently, several reports have also been published regarding the role of vitamin D in neuroprotection. It should be no surprise that doctors and scientists continue to study the effects of vitamin D deficiency in the aging. With Alzheimer and other forms of dementia on the rise, the search for a cure is ever present.
Vitamin D supplements can be found in every health food aisle of your favorite grocery and drug store. I believe that people understand that a lack of this all important, formerly known, sunshine vitamin causes serious problems to the human body. However, is supplementation the answer?
Within the previously mentioned studies, scientists conclude that "further research is warranted to investigate whether vitamin D supplementation is a cost effective and safe way of reducing the incidence of cognitive impairment in the growing elderly population around the world."
You can learn more about vitamin D, and if supplementation is right for you. Not being a doctor or health professional, I cannot say if you need to take a vitamin D supplement, but from what I've read, I do believe that if I'm not getting out in the sun enough, or eating foods high in vitamin D, I should do something to up my daily intake.
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.
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Sources:
[1] http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001482131.cfm?x=bfLTlM3,bfv5gTb0
[2] http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001450294.cfm?x=bfDcRpD,b7b1jv7h,w
[3] Llewellyn DJ, Langa K,
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