There is, in my opinion, no other supplement that you get more bang for your buck as you get from vitamin D. Vitamin D influences your DNA through vitamin D receptors that bind to specific locations on the human genome. So far, scientists have identified nearly 3,000 genes that are influenced by vitamin D. A growing body of research clearly shows that vitamin D is critical for optimal health and disease prevention. This includes asthma, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain dysfunction and death following cardiac arrest and much more. Have You Checked Your Vitamin D Level Lately? If not, you should have your vitamin D levels checked ASAP. Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common. The optimal level for general health lies between 50-70 ng/m. If you do have a chronic disease, your level should ideally be somewhere between 70-100 ng/ml, which is about double what is typically considered “normal.” If Taking a Vitamin D Supplement, Remember K2 and Magnesium Too: If you opt for a supplement, be sure to take vitamin D3, not synthetic D2. If you take D3, you should also take vitamin K2 and magnesium in conjunction with it. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, so taking some form of healthy fat with it will also help optimize absorption. The biological role of vitamin K2 is to help to move calcium into the proper areas in your body and without sufficient amounts, calcium may build up in areas such as your arteries and soft tissues, which could do you more harm than good. Magnesium is also important, both for the proper function of calcium and for the activity of vitamin D as it converts vitamin D into its active form. Magnesium also activates enzyme activity that helps your body use the vitamin D. Vitamin A, zinc and boron are other important cofactors that interact with vitamin D. A zinc deficiency has also been identified as a contributing factor to Alzheimer’s disease. When taking supplements, it can be easy to create lopsided ratios, so getting these nutrients from an organic whole food diet and sensible sun exposure is generally your best bet. If you are on anticoagulants, consult your doctor prior to taking K2.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:04:57 +0000
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