BASKING IN THE SUNSHINE: AN INTRODUCTION TO VITAMIN D
What is Vitamin D (and why is it good for you?)
- Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin, which has a powerful impact on many disease processes and influences every cell receptor in the human body
- Numerous health benefits can be accrued from Vitamin D, having a significant impact on the human body’s 20,000 genes
- It is a pro-hormone and fat soluble vitamin
Types of Vitamin D
- Vitamin D2 comes from plant sources
- Vitamin D3 is found in various sources like wild salmon, cod liver oil, mackerel, sardines and tuna
*Be cautious of what you buy as not all brands of Vitamin D are made equally*
Vitamin D Deficiency: An Epidemic
- People are not spending enough time in sunlight
- Deficiency linked to: heart disease, problems with the immune system and cancer
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