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VITAMIN D, The Sunshine Vitamin

        by Julie St.George
What is Vitamin D


O Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin, a group of
  fat-soluble prohormones, which encourages
  the absorption and metabolism of calcium
  and phosphorous.
Why We Need Vitamin D
O The maintenance of healthy bones
O Reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid
  arthritis in women
O Lower risk of developing cancer
O An immune system regulator
How Much Vitamin D

O According to the Food Nutrition Board at
  the Institute of Medicine of The National
  Academies

O Children up to 13 years - 5 mcg (200 IU)
O 14-18 years - 5 mcg (200 IU)
O 19-50 years - 5mcg (200 IU)
O 51-70 years - 10 mcg (400 IU)
O 71+ years - 15 mcg (600 IU)
Sources of Vitamin D
Deficiency Symptoms

O Chronic Pain and Fatigue   O Cancer: Breast,
O Depression                   Prostrate and Colon
O Heart Disease              O Osteoporosis
O Diabetes
Treatment
O Three options exist for the treatment of
  vitamin D deficiency:

O Sunlight
O Supplements
O Artificial UVB light
Toxicity
O Increased risk of cardiovascular problems
  O buildup of calcium in your blood
    (hypercalcemia)

• Weakness


• Kidney issues
Summary




Websites
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ency+Symptoms&FORM=RESTAB
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161618.php

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