A comprehensive look at Vitamin D

What is vitamin D?

https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/what-is-vitamin-d/

Vitamin D is actually a hormone rather than a vitamin.

The body makes most of the vitamin D it needs; only about 10% comes from our food. The action of sunlight on our skin produces a substance called cholecalciferol, which is converted by the liver to calcidiol. This is further converted in the kidneys by the enzyme 1α-hydroxylase to calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D. Calcidiol is considered a good indicator of vitamin D levels and is the form that is usually measured by doctors.

This is the Primary Role of Vitamin D in the Body

Published on Jan 27, 2015
Vitamin D plays an integral role in developing and sustaining our immune system. Dr. James Dowd talks about how the vitamin does this from fetal development on through adulthood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQVM8mEQpM

Vitamin D is actually produced into a hormone in our bodies and regulates hundreds of processes in the body, and is WAY MORE important to almost every single aspect of your health than most people realize.

There is even evidence that due to the regulation of so many hormonal processes in our bodies that can be affected by Vitamin D, producing enough Vitamin D in your body can even help with fat loss, muscle building, blood sugar control, and hundreds of other factors.

http://pcosdiva.com/2012/11/vitamin-d-a-pcos-deficiency/

Vitamin D Health: Why You Shouldn't Shun the Sun

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-frank-lipman/vitamin-d-health-why-you_b_61...

The sun is THE provider of all life on earth. Without the sun, everything on earth would die.

Dr. Joseph Mercola

There's little risk of toxicity even at higher blood levels. In fact, research3 shows you have to get well above 200 ng/ml before there's any risk of toxicity, and the risk even then is low. There is no risk of toxicity below 200 ng/ml.

So 200 ng/ml is the threshold for toxicity, and 40 ng/ml is the lower threshold for therapeutic activity, and the threshold thought to protect the health of the general population. That said, if you're using vitamin D as a pharmacologic treatment under the guidance of a physician for a medical disorder, you can go far higher.

I typically recommend a level between 50-70 ng/ml for optimal health and general disease prevention, and 70-100 ng/ml as an adjunct to the treatment of heart disease and cancer. According to Dr. Heaney, "the sky is the limit there; so long as he or she knows what he or she is doing, there will be no problem."

The Real RDA for Vitamin D Is 10 Times Higher Than Currently Recommended

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/05/10/vitamin-d-rec...

Vitamin D twice IoM's recommendation does not increase toxicity risk

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitamin-D-twice-IoM-s-recommen...

There are many factors that influence how much vitamin D is produced in response to UVB exposure 2, the most well-known factor being the angle of the Sun’s rays.

Time of day, season, and latitude all determine the amount of UVB that reaches your skin. When the Sun's rays enter the Earth's atmosphere at too much of an angle, the atmosphere diffuses (blocks) the UVB portion of the rays.

This occurs during the early and latter parts of the day, during the winter season (what is called “Vitamin D Winter”), and increases as one moves further away from the equator. A good rule of thumb is: If your shadow is longer than you are tall (an indicator of the oblique angle of the Sun), you are not making much vitamin D.

Time of day
For vitamin D production, sun exposure should be midday between the hours of approximately 10am-2pm. These hours will vary slightly according to latitude. The closer to solar noon, the more vitamin D produced. 3

Little Sunshine Mistakes that Can Give You Cancer Instead of Vitamin D

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Safe sun exposure is essential for optimal health, but incorrect exposure can raise your risk of skin cancer while not providing any health benefits. Sunburn should be avoided at all cost. Detailed guidelines are provided for safely increasing your vitamin D stores through proper sun exposure are included

Here is What You Need to Know About Sun Exposure!

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There are other factors which affect the amount of vitamin D produced in response to UVB.

They are:
•Amount of skin exposed – at least 40% of the entire skin surface should be exposed for optimal vitamin D production. The torso produces the most, legs and arms some, hands and face very little or none at all. 8

•Age – vitamin D synthesis can take up to 4 times as long for those over the age of 60 and under the age of 20, apparently due to having less7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin.

•Sunscreen – an SPF as low as 8 can block as much as 95% of vitamin D production.

•Altitude – more UVB is filtered out of the atmosphere at the beach as opposed to a mountain top.

•Cloud cover – water droplets in the air scatter some UVB back into space.

•Air pollution -- particles in the air (such as ozone, haze, and sulfur dioxide) can either absorb UVB or reflect it back into space.

•Being behind glass – glass blocks all UVB.

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Why Sweet Potatoes are life!

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6 Benefits of Vitamin D (1,000 IU/day) & Vitamin D Grocery List Foods |

Benefits: 1. Bone Health 2. Burns Fat 3. Cancer Prevention 4. Eye Health 5. Reduce Inflammation 6. Prevents Fibroids | Foods: 1. Fatty Fish – Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Sardines (eat one serving two or three times per week) 2. Egg Yolks rich in Vitamin D + calcium you need. 3. Milk – One cup of 2% milk will give you 100 IU of Vitamin D. 4. Cheese 5. Greek Yogurt

Little Risk of Vitamin D Toxicity, Study Says

http://consumer.healthday.com/bone-and-joint-information-4/bone-joint-and-t...

Plus: Sardines

Fatty Fish

Eggs

Caviar

Sunlight

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How To Eat After 50

Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun

http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-11342-how-to-eat-after-50.h...


5 Reasons Vitamin D Is Even More Important Than You Think

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18354/5-reasons-vitamin-d-is-even-more-impor...


Vitamin D’s important health benefits

http://www.dailynews.com/health/20150504/vitamin-ds-important-health-benefi...

Which type of vitamin D supplement is the safest and most effective?

https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/blog/which-type-of-vitamin-d-supplement-is-...

How much Vitamin D do YOU supplement with everyday?

Mobile tracking application may help users meet vitamin D requirements

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-05/ehs-mta050115.php

Comprehensive information

A review and clinical summary of vitamin D in regard to bone health and athletic performance

http://informahealthcare.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2015.1020248

Vitamin D and Exercise

http://easacademy.org/trainer-resources/article/vitamin-d-and-exercise?utm_...

Vitamin or Hormone?

Research shows why vitamin D is essential for bodybuilders

http://www.flexonline.com/nutrition/vitamin-or-hormone

Vitamin D Pain Treatment ~

Vitamin D is very important to help the body absorb calcium from food and retain it. Calcium is integral to bone health.

Researches show that people with long-term pain are usually deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D supplements are available in two forms mainly: vitamin D3 and vitamin D2. Vitamin D3 is more effective in treating chronic

10 Signs you & your kids NEED more Vitamin D

http://www.realfitmama.org/2013121910-signs-your-kid-is-vitamin-d-deficient...

Vitamin D deficiency can look a lot like Fibromyalgia. Find out how to make sure that your Fibromyalgia does not include a component of vitamin d deficiency:

http://www.easy-immune-health.com/fibromyalgia-and-vitamin-d.html

Research shows vitamin D helps with muscle function

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150503/entlife/150509816/

Vitamin D: Increase D decrease illness!

http://drmayereisenstein.blogspot.com/2015/05/vitamin-d-increase-d-decrease...

Vitamin D plays a major role in cancer prevention - good article - http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2015/04/10/optimize-your-25-hydroxy-vitamin-... … @dk68 @CancerTruthNews

Vitamin D and Spinal Health

http://www.chironexus.net/2015/02/vitamin-d-and-spinal-health/

Thai working people suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, expert says

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Thai-working-people-suffer-from-Vitami...

Over 90 per cent of India's Population Deficient in Vitamin D, say Experts

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Over-90-per-cent-of-I...

This billboard is located in Hoi An on the central coast of Vietnam. It translates to something along the lines of, "Have you gotten your vitamin D today yet?"

15 Serious Lack of Vitamin D Warning Signs

http://www.answers.com/article/1184872/11-serious-lack-of-vitamin-d-warning...

Heart Failure and Vitamin D?
Could You Just Need a Vitamin?

http://www.easy-immune-health.com/heart-failure-and-vitamin-d.html

D Stands for Deficient: 5 Signs You Need More Vitamin D in Your Diet

http://www.skinnymom.com/d-stands-for-deficient-5-signs-you-need-more-vitam...

You Don't Want a
Normal Vitamin D Level...
Here's Why

http://www.easy-immune-health.com/Normal-Vitamin-D-level.html

Anemia is a condition in which a person does not have enough red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen to their tissues.

A recent study found that African Americans who were considered vitamin D deficient had 6.42 times the odds of having anemia compared to vitamin D sufficient African Americans.

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/vitamin-d-news/vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-t...

The Primary Existence Of Vitamin D In Our Bodies Is To Maintain Normal Blood Levels Of Calcium And Phosphorus.

Without vitamin D - and calcium - bones can become thin, brittle, soft, or misshapen thus causing a huge impact on one's health. Research also suggests that vitamin D may help maintain a healthy immune system and help regulate cell growth and differentiation while the hormone, calcitriol, in vitamin D has been found to have anti-cancer properties.

New research showing that vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with chronic migraine suggests that this patient group, like other vitamin D-deficient populations, is at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and other serious illnesses that have been linked to low levels of this "good-health" vitamin.

Investigators presented the results of an observational study here at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Headache Society, which showed that 41.8% of patients with chronic migraine were deficient in 25-hydroxyvitamin D. The study also showed that the longer individuals had chronic migraine, the more likely they were to be vitamin D deficient.

Vitamin D reduces inflammation, improves prostate cancer in 60% of men

http://www.naturalnews.com/049288_vitamin_D_prostate_cancer_inflammation.ht...

Alzheimer’s disease

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health-conditions/alzheimers-disease/#

Vitamin D and Parkinson’s disease

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health-conditions/parkinsons-disease/#

Autism symptoms dramatically improved after treatment with Vitamin D

http://www.zmescience.com/medicine/autism-vitamin-d-06545/

Zosia Chustecka
May 13, 2015

Vitamin D Derivative Reduces Risk for Further Skin Cancer

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/844613

Vitamin D aids weight loss in obese, overweight patients

http://drmayereisenstein.blogspot.com/2015/05/vitamin-d-aids-weight-loss-in...

Can Vitamin D3 Improve Male Sexual Performance?

http://doctormurray.com/can-vitamin-d3-improve-male-sexual-performance/

The Vitamin You Need So Your Penis Can Perform

http://www.menshealth.com/health/erectile-dysfunction-risks?adbid=101555072...

Vitamin D: Don’t Let Your Dog Overdose on This Popular Human Nutrient

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/05/09/dog-vit...

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Neurological Diseases

Nearly 3,000 genes are influenced by vitamin D status
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuromuscular conditions.

Higher vitamin D levels help protect brain function following cardiac arrest

Low vitamin D is significantly associated with greater frequency and severity of attacks in asthmatics

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/11/17/vitamin-d-def...

American women lacking vitamin D

http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/american-women-lacking-vita...

RESEARCHERS CONDUCT CLINICAL TRIALS WITH VITAMIN D TO TREAT CANCER

http://abc7.com/health/researchers-conduct-clinical-trials-with-vitamin-d-t...

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Mounting scientific research supports that understanding how to take advantage of vitamin D is one of the most important physical steps you can take.

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