What is the big deal about Vitamin D anyway?
Usually bones are mentioned in relationship to vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones and has a relationship to calcium as well.
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that also functions in many other areas of the body besides just bone health.
Other functions of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is also important for a person's immune system and the health of the immune system
Keeps lungs healthy
Makes muscles stronger
Has an inverse effect on blood pressure. If vitamin D is low, the higher the blood Has an inverse effect on blood pressure. If vitamin D is low, the higher the blood pressur
Helps to regulate the kidneys
Low levels of D can affect your mood
Low levels of Vitamin D have been associated with a higher incidence of depression
Vitamin D can affect how you lose weight, or don't lose weight. Low levels of D interfere with the effectiveness of Leptin, the appetite hormone that tells you when you are full.
Low levels of D have been associated with cognitive impairment in older men and women.
42% of Americans are vitamin D deficient!
People who are low in vitamin D are at risk for health problems. These include many autoimmune diseases, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, IBS, and others.
It may be time to get your vitamin D level checked. Even a "low" in the normal range, can put you at risk for problems with your immune system.
Make an appointment with Your dietitian in your pocket to help with your autoimmune issue and your vitamin D level. https://www.nutritionandhealthworks.com/ibs-migraine-fibromyalgia-consult
Juanita