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What if the key to slowing down the aging process was as simple as getting enough vitamin D? A landmark study published this year in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that vitamin D supplementation may do exactly that—by protecting the very structures that keep our cells young.
For a number of reasons, many people aren’t getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. This is called vitamin D deficiency. Am I deficient in vitamin D? You may not get enough vitamin D if: * You don’t get enough sunlight. Your body is usually able to get all
The two main ways to get vitamin D are by exposing your bare skin to sunlight and by taking vitamin D supplements. You can’t get the right amount of vitamin D your body needs from food. How do I get the vitamin D my body needs? The most natural
The Vitamin D Community
Nearly every cell in the body contains a vitamin D receptor. Research shows vitamin D plays an important role in skeletal, immune, developmental and cardiovascular health. Thus, maintaining optimal vitamin D levels is vital for overall health. A heated debate surrounds the recommended vitamin D dosage and levels. While the
Having blood tests to measure the amount of vitamin D in your blood is the only way to know if you’re getting enough vitamin D or not. The blood test you need is called a 25(OH)D blood test. You can get a blood test at your doctors
Vitamin D Council The Vitamin D Council was a proactive nonprofit organization committed to advocating the utilization of Vitamin D for achieving peak health and wellness. Founded in 2003 by Dr. John Cannell, a psychiatrist who observed that many of his patients were vitamin D deficient, the council has since
About the Vitamin D Council The Vitamin D Council was founded in 2003 by John J. Cannell, MD, who observed that many patients in a maximum-security psychiatric hospital were vitamin D deficient. Over time, the Council grew to become a trusted global resource for evidence-based research, education, and guidance about
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Health info, guideline leadership
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Professional education, advocacy
Linus Pauling Institute (Oregon State Univ.) - Academic/Research - Micronutrient and vitamin D research
Clinical research, policy
Medical guidelines, policy
