Chances are, by now you’ve heard SOMETHING about the anti aging benefits of Vitamin D. Recent research has made this vitamin pretty popular with the media 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.
- You may be deficient in Vitamin if you are dark skinned or tan because its absorption is inhibited with too much melalin.
- As we age, we produce less Vitamin D from the sun, so if you are over 40, you may be deficient.
- If you are overweight, you will need more Vitamin D.
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. Be sure to get tested first before taking any supplements.
Important questions to ask yourself:
Am I deficient in Vitamin D?
Where do I get tested?
What should be considered before purchasing Vitamin D?
An anti aging lifestyle can be yours with the right tools.
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