Do You You Have Enough Vitamin D?

Do you have enough Vitamin D in your system?

It's fall weather season in NYC and you know what that means! No, not pumpkin spice lattes. I'm talking about your lack in vitamin D!

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has properties of both a vitamin and a hormone and can be found in your food and from the SUN!

It is necessary for the utilization of calcium and phosphorus. It protects against muscle weakness and is involved in the regulation of your own heartbeat!

There are several forms: D2 (ergocalciferol) comes from food sources. D3 (cholecalciferol) is synthesized in the skin as a response to ultraviolet rays from the sun. D5 is the synthetic form

The Vitamin D we get from food needs to be converted by the liver, then kidneys before it becomes fully active (hence those who have liver and kidney issues may need D3 instead)

Lack of D has been linked to development of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and cancers such as breast and colon

Taking more than 400 IU of vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of fractures by 20% for those over 65 years old!

Food Sources of Vitamin D: Fish Liver Oils, Dairy Products, Eggs and more!

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