Vitamin D

Vitamin D3 (choelaciferol) is known as the sunshine vitamin, because your body manufactures it from exposure to sunlight. Naturally occurring dietary sources are beef, liver, and egg yolks, while dairy products and orange juice are often fortified with Vitamin D.

Vitamin D deficiency causes big problems with bone health, including softened bones (rickets) and osteoporosis (fragile, brittle bones). Vitamin D3 works with calcium and magnesium to keep your bones in good health. It also works to improve muscle tone, preventing the falls which can lead to fractures.

Studies have shown that antioxidant, anti-inflammatory Vitamin D is associated with lowered risks for colon, prostate, and breast cancers; macular degeneration; chronic pain; multiple sclerosis; and Alzheimer’s disease. It also supports good heart health and protects against immune disorders.

The most underrated bone health nutrient you need

An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Another 44 million have low bone density, which significantly increases risk of osteoporosis. Collectively, that’s an astounding 55 percent of the 50+ population in the US affected by this issue. Worldwide, more than 200 million suffer from the disease. Risk factors include family history, being female, small body […]

Is the price you pay for lower blood pressure really worth it?

If you are one of the millions of Americans who are currently taking medication for high blood pressure, I have some good news. You might be able to reduce the amount of drugs you’re taking or gradually do away with them altogether. Now, you could be thinking, “Why would I want to stop taking blood […]

IBS treatment with Vitamin D

Now that the spring sun has finally decided to stick around for a while, I have a special message to readers who want to alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Get some sun! Yes, I’m being serious. New research has shown that Vitamin D can help alleviate IBS, and exposure to the sun […]

5 Best Blood Pressure Supplements

About 75 million American adults have high blood pressure—that’s one in every three people. High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is known as a silent killer because you can have it for years and never know it. And all that time, the condition is slowly destroying your health. If your doctor discovers that you have […]

5 Vital Vitamins and Minerals: A, B9, B12, Calcium, D3

From now on, I want you to think in Latin whenever you see the word vitamin. That’s where the root vita, meaning life, comes from. So think of vitamins as vital and be sure, especially during winter, that you’re not vitamin deficient in any of them—as some 93 percent of Americans are. Vitamins and the […]

8 healthy steps rising seniors should never avoid

College-age kids are called “rising” when they’re about to move up a grade, like from sophomore to junior. So let’s call those of you now 50–64, who will become 65 and older over the next 14 years, “rising seniors.” The threat to rising seniors A recent report warns that many rising seniors face trying years ahead—more […]

You Can’t Catch Alzheimer’s But You Can Prevent It

The media threw a scare into a lot of people recently by hyping a UK study suggesting that Alzheimer’s might be contagious. Imagine the worry among the loved ones and caregivers who deal intimately with Alzheimer’s patients. Imagine the tragedy of those millions of patients losing that care on account of unfounded fear. Fortunately, here’s […]

Improving Bone Strength Naturally

Recently, I told you about five ways to increase your balance, and decrease your risk of falling. Because, we have to face facts—no matter how active and aware you are, your balance will decrease with age. Which means, sooner or later, you’re going to stumble. The key is to make sure that your body can […]

Vitamin D: Do you get enough?

Vitamin D is a critically important nutrient. Every single cell has a receptor for it, so it has far-reaching effects on your health. Unfortunately, most people don’t experience the profound benefits of vitamin D because they’re flat-out deficient in the nutrient. In fact, vitamin D deficiency is rampant not just in the US but throughout the world. By some estimates, 1 billion people worldwide have levels considered too low. How much do you really need, and why are nutrition labels flat out wrong about it?

Cognitive Decline and Vitamin D

Score another point for vitamin D. There’s already good evidence that, in addition to its crucial role in maintaining bone health, the so-called “sunshine vitamin” can: Help regulate your immune system Reduce your risk of high blood pressure Lower your blood pressure if it’s high Reduce your risk of depression Reduce your risk of type […]