I am extremely fortunate in my position to be able to receive direct feedback from my clients. They let me know personally, how my program has helped and ask follow up questions to help ensure they are as healthy as they can possibly be. Sometimes, the same question comes up and its good to be able to address the answer to many.
Vitamin D deficiency is something people have asked about as it relates to different health problems.
Vitamin D is actually several different vitamins ” Vitamin D2 and D3 specifically. Vitamin D3 is produced when a persons skin is exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light. In fact, sunlight is the easiest way to get the required amount of Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is important because it allows the body to process calcium and phosphorus, providing for strong bones. It is also important in the maintenance of the bodys organs, including the heart.
There have been several studies which have shown that people with Vitamin D deficiency and high blood pressure have a 50% greater chance of suffering a stroke, heart attack or heart failure than those without the vitamin deficiency.
How does a person know they might have a Vitamin D deficiency?
Since symptoms of Vitamin D are often the same symptoms of other diseases (hypertension, flu-like symptoms, periodontal issues, depression, bone diseases), the best and easiest way to check to see if you are Vitamin D deficient is to have your doctor perform a blood test.
Different groups are more susceptible to Vitamin D deficiencies than others. Older adults cannot synthesize the vitamin as well and therefore, need more Vitamin D to process. They also tend to avoid exposure to sunlight more than younger adults or children.
Areas that do not get as much sunlight certainly make getting the vitamin much more difficult such as northern areas. People who spend little time outdoors or cover the majority of their bodies with clothing will also make getting the vitamin more difficult.
Darker skin has a great deal of melanin. This reduces the skin’s ability to process Vitamin D from the sunlight more difficult.
Obese people are also at a greater risk for Vitamin D deficiency. Obese people have a lower plasma concentration and Vitamin D tends to accumulate in the fat cells.
I recommend first talking to your doctor, but spending about ten minutes per day in the sun can help you obtain the necessary Vitamin D.
There are also many foods which naturally contain Vitamin D or are enhanced with Vitamin D including, many types of fish, milk, eggs, cereals and margarine. Again, consult with your doctor or nutritionist first as one has to consume a large amount of these foods to get the intended results.
Oral supplements are another option for treating Vitamin D deficiency but should be monitored by your physician since taking too much of this vitamin can adversely affect your health.
Whether Vitamin D is partially to blame for your high blood pressure or other causes, I suggest you try the High Blood Pressure Program. It has help thousands and will help you too.
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