Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic
Submitted by bruce on Thu, 2009-03-19 17:24.
Health
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in absorbing and synthesizing calcium, maintaining bone density and preventing osteoporosis. And, according to new research, it may also help to protect against chronic diseases such as colon, prostate and breast cancer, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases.
Unfortunately, a recent study showed that 85% of participants had deficient levels of vitamin D. The study also found that many newborns had deficient levels because their mothers were deficient. Current prenatal vitamins have 400 units of vitamin D. Further research is ongoing to determine whether this level ought to be raised to 2,000 or 4,000 units.
Unfortunately, a recent study showed that 85% of participants had deficient levels of vitamin D. The study also found that many newborns had deficient levels because their mothers were deficient. Current prenatal vitamins have 400 units of vitamin D. Further research is ongoing to determine whether this level ought to be raised to 2,000 or 4,000 units.
