Vitamin D For Your Heart

As I continue researching various heart health I've found some more interesting information that I wanted to share with the world through my blog.



WHAT I’VE DISCOVERED

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient which plays multiple roles in our health. The importance of Vitamin D in calcium metabolism and bone health is well recognized, but more recently it's role in cardiovascular health, immune function and other cell differentiation and proliferation have been defined. (1-6) Current research has linked vitamin D deficiency leads to osteoporosis, osteomalacia, impaired muscle function, infection, autoimmune disorders, diabetes and some cancers in adults. (1-6) Therefore achieving optimal vitamin D status throughout life is essential to maintaining overall health.


Vitamin D for Your Heart
Need (another) reason to keep your vitamin D intake up? New research suggests that those with low levels of this essential nutrient may have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers in Utah followed 27,000 men and women over the age of 50 who had no previous history of heart disease. After a year, they found those with the lowest levels of vitamin D were:

1. 77 percent more likely to die than those with adequate levels of vitamin D.

2. 45 percent more likely to develop coronary artery disease than those with adequate levels of vitamin D.

3. 78 percent more likely to have a stroke than those with adequate levels of vitamin D.

4. Twice as likely to develop heart failure than those with normal levels of vitamin D.

The study, from the Intermountain Medical Center , was presented at the Nov. 16, 2009, session of the American Heart Association's Scientific Conference.


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As the winter months approach, we will be exposed to less sunlight which is the natural source of Vitamin D. The body's self defense is compromised when it does not get enough sunlight daily therefore our need to supplement. I use it for my heart health and prevention of other health concerns.

Ask me how you can get this guaranteed supplement formulated with maximum strength to ensure you get the Vitamin D you need in a bottle of 84 little pills, each with 2000 IU.

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