Vitamin D-a buddy for calcium

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin (including vitamins A,E & K). It's a steroid vitamin which assists in assimilation of calcium, phosphorus & other minerals from the digestive tract. Without sufficient amount, calcium especially is unable to be absorbed & used by the body.
Did you know that by exposing yourself in the morning sun(7a.m.-10a.m) you body reacts with the heat to produce vitamin D,thus supplements wouldn't be so necessary. However, I don't recommend it these days as the ozone layer is exhausted with loopholes that retards it's barrier functions against harmful rays of the sun.
Vitamin D exists in various forms, D1,D2,D3,D4 & D5. The popular ones would be D2(ergocalciferol) & D3(cholecalciferol).


Here are some other Vitamin D facts that benefits our well-being:-
  • Regulates calcium level in blood.
  • For proper formation of teeth & bones.
  • Prevents tooth decay.
  • Prevents rickets & pyorrhea.
  • Regulates the immune system.
  • For healthy functions of thyroid & parathyroid glands.
  • Keeps the brain in well-functioning order.
  • Prevents multiple sclerosis.
  • Prevents & reduce pain of arthritis.
  • Prevents Alzheimer's & Parkinson's.
  • For healthy joints.
  • Regulates blood pressure.
  • Essential for cell healing & proliferation.
And now comes, foods enriched with Vitamin D;-
  • Oily fish(mackerel,salmon,sardines,herring & cod) - whats good with oily fish is that it also provides us with essential fatty acids that keeps the heart & brain in good health.
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Margarine
  • Sunflower seeds.
  • Fortified orange juice.
  • Liver.
  • Sprouted seeds.
  • Yogurt.
  • Fortified cereals & wholemeal breads.
  • Cheese.
  • Honey & pollen.

Comments

Unknown said…
Great article showcasing many options for getting your recommended daily intake of Vitamin D. Many thanks


Healthy Body Reviews
March 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Health Blog said…
When its about to get some good suppliments, by vitamins, you need to find the time, to get the best ones, since you need to be focus, on what results has each vitamin. In my opinion fruits are the best , to be eat, each day.!
March 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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