Topic: TEN BEST VITAMIN D FACTS

1.    Lack of this sun-derived nutrient is tied to increased heart disease risk – according to many studies. Including high blood pressure, diabetes, and stiffening of the left ventricle of the heart & its blood vessels
2.    Vitamin D & Calcium together protect your bones
3.    About half of all adults & 30% of children are vitamin D deficient – according to Dr. James O’Keefe
4.    Sunshine -just 10 minutes of sun exposure between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day is enough for caucasians to reach the recommended level. People with darker skins need somewhat longer daily exposure.
5.    Salmon & deepwater fish are rich in vitamin D
6.    Tuna fish – eat 3 ounces of tuna daily for 50% of your Vitamin D needs.
7.    Milk is fortified, but you would need to drink 10 to 20 glasses of milk to get enough vitamin D – according to Dr. O’Keefe
8.    Vitamin D is a precursor to a hormone that is a cardiovascular regulator – according to Robert Simpson of the University of Michigan
9.    Shiitake & Button Mushrooms – When used in their sun-dried form, they provide a valuable dose of vitamin D, which is found in very few foods.
10.  Rickets is an example of extreme vitamin D deficiency