More and more on Vitamin D

It’s now been decades since oncologists and dermatologists have advised us to avoid exposure to the sun because of the risk of skin cancer. But like most things, we may have gone a little overboard in our compliance, and that seems to be to our detriment. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that having adequate amounts of Vitamin D in our bodies prevents many cancers, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. In fact, the latest research seems to connect low levels of Vitamin D with a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis.  It reduces inflammation as well.

Vitamin D aids in bone and tooth formation and also helps maintain heart action and proper functioning of the nervous system. It is present in sunlight, fortified milk and orange juice, fish, eggs and butter. The single best way to get a proper dose of D is to absorb some good old sunshine, as it is produced when ultraviolet rays hit the skin. It is often difficult to get sufficient amounts from food alone, and supplements are available to help you meet this goal.

And now this past week some brand new research.  Overweight or obese women with less-than-optimal levels of vitamin D who lose more than 15 percent of their body weight experience significant increases in circulating levels of this fat-soluble nutrient, according to a new study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

So, another reason to keep a normal and healthy body weight.  So, as summer is here, get some sunshine, get rid of the excess weight and let's keep our health and quality of life a priority

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Alan Freishtat