WHY DO WE NEED VITAMIN D?.
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin,
can be produced in the body through sun exposure or consumed in food or supplements.
However, it is estimated that vitamin D
produced by the sun has a half-life of only two weeks, meaning that stores can
easily run low, especially in winter. Recent studies have suggested
that up to 50% of adults and children worldwide are vitamin D deficient.
Adequate vitamin D intake is important for the
regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption, maintenance of healthy bones
and teeth, and is suggested to supply a protective effect in connection with a
number of today’s health issues. For example, if your body does not get enough
vitamin D, you are at risk of developing bone abnormalities such as soft bones
(osteomalacia) or fragile bones (osteoporosis).
Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body,
helping to:
- Maintain the health of bones and teeth
- Support the health of the immune system, brain and nervous
system
- Regulate insulin levels and support healthy blood sugar
levels
- Support lung function and cardiovascular health
What other benefits might vitamin D offer?
According to a study presented at the American
College of Cardiology 65th Annual Scientific Session & Expo in Chicago, IL,
daily supplementation with vitamin D may improve heart function. According to
Dr. Klaus Witte of the University of Leeds School of Medicine in the UK, and
his colleagues, a daily vitamin D supplement could be beneficial for patients
with heart health issues.
Research has also shown that vitamin D may
play an important role in regulating mood and supporting a sense of well-being.
In some studies, scientists found that people with depression who received
vitamin D supplements noticed an improvement in their symptoms. (1)(2)
How much vitamin D does a healthy adult
typically require each day?
According to the Mayo Clinic and the Institute
of Medicine, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 600 IU for those 1-70
years of age. The good news is that each and every delicious ounce of Trѐvo
contains 400 IU of vitamin D. So by enjoying two ounces daily, you can rest
assured that you are giving your body all the vitamin D it needs to function at
its very optimum best.
REFERENCES:
- Jorde, M. Sneve, Y. Figenschau, J. Svartberg, K.
Waterloo; Effects of vitamin D supplementation on symptoms of depression
in overweight and obese subjects: randomized double blind trial; Journal
of Internal Medicine; 11 September 2008
- Jong Hyun Jhee, Hyoungnae Kim, Seohyun Park, Hae-Ryong
Yun, Su-Young Jung, Youn Kyung Kee, Chang-Yun Yoon, Jung Tak Park, Seung
Hyeok Han, Shin-Wook Kang, Tae-Hyun Yoo, Abelardo I Aguilera, Vitamin D
deficiency is significantly associated with depression in patients with
chronic kidney disease, PLOS ONE, 2017, 12, 2, e0171009
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