By: Janet Shapan

Health scientists, natural health advisors, and traditional medical doctors can no longer ignore the tremendous health benefits of vitamin D. And all these groups, including the government are ready to acknowledge that historic daily recommendations of vitamin d levels are completely inadequate.

In a recent study by the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Minnesota, the findings point to increasing rates of rheumatoid arthritis in women that are most likely due to a deficiency in vitamin d instead of blaming the cause on genetics.

Dr. Serine Gabriel, a participating author of the study concludes that genetics alone are not likely to have driven the rapid rise in new rheumatoid arthritis cases and recommends that women should get their vitamin d levels checked and begin taking higher daily dosages if appropriate. This conclusion about the need for increasing levels of vitamin d not just among women, is part of a growing list of benefits associated with vitamin d.

For example studies of vitamin d suggest or conclude the following…

  • Obese people lose weight more successfully;
  • Prevent some common diseases such as depression, heart conditions and diabetes;
  • Children suffering from multiple sclerosis were found with low levels of vitamin d;
  • Pain in the bones, muscles and back may be worsened by vitamin d deficiency;
  • Vitamin d appears to assist in the prevention of various common cancers;
  • Insufficient vitamin d weakens the muscles and bone development of young people;
  • Increased levels of bone breaks and worsened symptoms of osteoporosis found in senior people with low levels of vitamin d;
  • Vitamin d deficiency is widespread among youth and children;

You decide. But the nominal cost of a high quality vitamin d supplement appears to be a very worthwhile investment toward a future of good health. As you consider a good supplement, be sure to purchase the vitamin d3 (cholecalciferol) type because it has been proven to be the best form to consume.

In addition, getting 15 minutes each day of direct sunlight is a wonderful natural way to get needed vitamin d while warming the soul.

The Institute of Medicine suggests a daily dose of 400 IU for people in the age range of 51 to 70 and increasing the dosage to 600IU if you are older than 70. The upper limit is considered 2000IU by the Institute. However, numerous medical professionals consider 4000 IU to 5000 IU appropriate daily intakes for adults.

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Next, get my review of the best vitamin d supplements and examine the research and scientific facts about the importance of vitamin d in your diet. Your future good health depends on this information. Get the facts: http://vitamind-supplements.com or http://vitamindcancer.com Janet Shapan, publisher, writer and media designer has assembled the most current research about vitamin D.

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