Being low in this can be deadly
That being said, while all 2,000 of the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients in existence are impressive in their own way, there is a Superstar that deserves special recognition.
- Tags: Healthy Living, Vitamin D, Vitamin K
My response to the latest Vitamin D “scare”
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in June and featured in a recent Good Morning America segment has claimed that Americans are taking too much vitamin D, defined as over 4,000 IU per day. The study warns that too much vitamin D can lead to health issues like elevated blood calcium levels, calcifications, and kidney stones.
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Look younger without plastic surgery!
Although it’s a touchy subject for a lot of people and has certainly helped fill the waiting rooms of plastic surgeons all over the globe, the fact is none of us are getting any younger…and aging is a certainty.
A sneaky cause of osteoporosis and kidney stones
When someone says “osteoporosis,” most people think, “Eat more dairy products!”
But when kidney stones are brought up, the opposite is true— “You’re eating too much dairy!”
Well, there’s a lot more to it than that.
- Tags: Healthy Bones, Healthy Kidneys, Vitamin D
Being low in these 4 things can kill you
People have asked me which nutrients are most important and I usually say “All of them.”
However, there are four that stand apart from the others…because being without them is not only harmful to your health, but it can be deadly.
Beyond strong bones—ALL that vitamin D does for you!
It helps regulate blood glucose and insulin levels, lowering your risk of Type 2 diabetes. It prevents depression by helping to regulate your hormones. It protects you against cardiovascular disease. It helps prevent cancer. It protects you against autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and psoriasis. It supports healthy teeth and gums. It boosts your immune function and helps your body fight infections and viruses. It helps with learning, memory and concentration.
- Tags: Healthy Bones, Vitamin D