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As we head into colder, dreary weather (bye Summer!), this is a good time to think about our vitamin D levels! First of all, what is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is actually a hormone – meaning it is synthesized by our bodies. This occurs when ultraviolet rays from the sun interact with cholesterol molecules on our skin, which then diffuse into the bloodstream. This is why you’ve likely heard that sunlight is good for our D levels, and also why we can become deficient in winter months. Does this mean we should be tanning all day in the sun? Not necessarily (and SPF can block synthesis) – even 20 minutes spent outside twice weekly can improve levels, but we can also increase our levels through food sources: Diet:
Supplementation:
Vitamin D2 & D3 are converted into the active metabolite (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) in the body by the liver and kidney. Vitamin D is primarily metabolized in the liver, stored in the liver & fat tissue, & absorbed by the small intestine. What are the benefits of Vitamin D? • Bone Health - helps regulate levels of Calcium & Phosphorus in the body via greater absorption in the small intestine & reabsorption by the kidneys, which leads to increased deposits in bone • Immune function - helps protect us from pathogens & has implications for autoimmune disease (in which levels are often low) • Preventative effects against: Diabetes, cardiovascular disease & cancer • Mood: supplementation in patients with depression has been shown to significantly improve mood • Anti-inflammatory: shown to significantly down-regulate inflammatory signals. If you’ve been experiencing any of the following symptoms (and haven’t been getting much sun!), you may want to have your levels checked:
Risk factors for deficiency include:
Be sure to have your levels checked & consult with an ND before supplementing!
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