Often
referred to as the ‘sunlight’ vitamin, Vitamin D is produced within the body
during exposure to the sun’s UVB rays, and can also be obtained from milk
and fish. However, with more and more people avoiding direct exposure to the
sun, supplementation is often beneficial. As an essential part of the human
diet, Vitamin D plays an active role in many facets of metabolism and
development. Most importantly, this fat-soluble vitamin assists the body in
the absorption of calcium and phosphate, thus promoting stronger bones &
teeth. It's also
great for forming strong teeth. Vitamin D is the body's primary regulator of
calcium homeostasis. It aids with bone mineralization and skeletal
development. Considered a prohormone, Vitamin D does not have hormone
activity, but can be changed into a molecule that does. Vitamin D helps
blood cell formation, immunity and helps cells "differentiate," which may
lower cancer risks. Vitamin D has shown in human and animal studies to
possible provide protection from autoimmune arthritis, multiple scierosis
and juvenile diabetes. Vitamin D helps the body maintain necessary insulin
blood levels. Vitamin D receptors are located in the pancreas, where
insulin is produced. Supplementation might increase the secretion of insulin
in those with type 2 diabetes.
What can
Vitamin D do for the body?
This essential nutrient is called a vitamin, but dietary vitamin D is
actually a precursor hormone-the building block of a powerful steroid
hormone in your body called calcitriol. It's been known for many years that
vitamin D is critical to the health of our bones and teeth, but deeper
insight in vitamin D's wider role in our body is quite new. Vitamin D works
in concert with other nutrients and hormones in your body to support healthy
bone renewal-an ongoing process of mineralization and demineralization
which, when awry, shows up as rickets in children and osteomalacia (soft
bones) or osteoporosis (porous bones) in adults.
Researchers are discovering that D also promotes normal cell growth and
differentiation through the body, working as a key factor in maintaining
hormonal balance and a healthy immune system. It appears that calcitriol
actually becomes part of the physical composition of cells, assisting in the
buildup and breakdown of healthy tissue-in other words, regulating the
processes that keep you well.
Major Vitamin D functions: Supports key mineral absorption and metabolism
(especially calcium and phosphorus in the blood and bones). Regulates normal
cell differentiation and proliferation (e.g., prevention of cancer).
Promotes insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation. Regulates over 200
genes through binding to Vitamins D receptors throughout the body.
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms
Vitamin D deficiency may be characterized by muscle pain, weak
bones/factures, low energy, fatigue, lowered immunity, depression, mood
swings and sleep irregularities.
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Suggested
Use For Vitamin D:
Take one softgel daily
Each
Vitamin D Softgel Contains:
Vitamin D-3 (as
Cholecalciferol) 1000 IU
Other Ingredients:
Olive Oil, Beeswax, Gelatin, Glycerin and Water.