Shine the Light On Vitamin D
Posted by Danielle on February 11, 2011
So many great studies and articles these days about our favorite hormone, Vitamin D. I wanted to jump on here and share this recent mention of Vitamin D, The Sunshine Vitamin.
In The News: Sunlight Lowers Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Our bodies naturally produce Vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight on a regular basis. A recent article in My Health News Daily, describes the effects of Vitamin D on Multiple Sclerosis. Increased exposure to sunlight and high vitamin D levels are associated with a decreased risk in Multiple Sclerosis. You can read the article here.
About Vitamin D from the Vitamin D Council
Current research has implicated vitamin D deficiency as a major factor in the pathology of at least 17 varieties of cancer as well as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, periodontal disease, and more.
3 Ways To Get Enough Vitamin D
- Regularly receive midday sun exposure in the late spring, summer, and early fall, exposing as much of the skin as possible for 20–30 minutes, being careful to never burn. Those with dark skin will need longer exposure time — up to six times longer.
- Regularly use a sun bed (avoiding sunburn) during the colder months.
- Take 5,000 IU per day for 2–3 months, then obtain a 25-hydroxyvitamin D test. Adjust your dosage so that blood levels are between 50–80 ng/mL (or 125–200 nM/L) year-round.
If you have questions about Vitamin D, or tanning in general, we’d love to hear from you.
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Happy tanning and enjoy the sun!
Danielle
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