Vitamin D: In The United States

Are you taking Vitamin D in large amounts because your provider recommended it?

Do you know why?

Does it seem like you’re getting sun, but your numbers are still low?

Do you find yourself getting seasonally sick or depressed?

Are you starting to notice that hump that's forming on your back that you thought would never happen to you?

I encourage you to read on!

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in small amount of food. The majority of our vitamin d comes from our bodies ability to make it by way of sun exposure.

Did you know that, depending on your region, 40-80 percent of the US population is Vitamin D Deficient.

Low vitamin d has been linked to
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Fatigue
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia                                                                                                                                                                Viruses                                                                                                                                                                         Cancer

Vitamin d isn't only important to your bones, but it is important to your brain health!It is able to do so by stimulating the endocrine glands as well as cognitive function.

Vitamin D is also integral for our immune system as it is an immune modulator acting on the T Helper Cells, B cells, Dendritic Cells, Macrophages and White Blood Cells.

Let's not forget the long list of skin conditions that healthy vitamin d levels protect against including:

Ichthyosis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Acne
Lupus Erythematosus
Melanoma

Getting some daily sun is the best way to get some Sunny D but don't forget sunscreen and shades block out this vital vitamin.

Guess what?

If you are overweight, live in the northern U.S. or have darker skin your chances are the highest.
Northern regions historically receive less sun exposure and persons with darker skinned groups absorb and maintains vitamin D less.

And it doesn't stop there, there are many reasons your body may not be able to efficiently absorb vitamin d. Your primary doctor may be recommending these supplements and they may not be addressing the root cause of your deficiency.

Your body operates on a rule called Homeostasis, which means your body innately performs best when it is in balance. This balance can be altered by many things that disguise themselves as a Primary Vitamin D Deficiency. Do not sweep this under the rug as it may increase your risk for other severe health challenges.

Vitamin D has to work in harmony with Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus. Finding this balance should be done by an experienced provider to avoid significant side effects and setbacks.

General recommendations include:

Getting 15-40 min of sun exposure without shades and sunscreen

Eating a diet rich in vitamin D foods

Consider supplementation during winter seasons

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