Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Did you know a vitamin D deficiency more than DOUBLES your risk of type II diabetes?


Just a few years ago, vitamin D was simply known as the “bone vitamin.” Thanks to the hard work of many scientists, especially Michael Holick, MD, a pioneer in vitamin D research, the data show that nearly every tissue and cell type in the body has receptors for vitamin D. As a result of this discovery, much higher doses are required for optimal functioning. This discovery has radically changed how we understand the role of vitamin D in the body.
            Unless you body is at optimal levels, you are opening the door to a host of disorders, ranging from heart disease and Alzheimer’s to weak bodes and diabetes.
            In fact, even if you have normal blood sugar today, a vitamin D deficiency makes you 91% more likely to progress to insulin resistance, or “pre-diabetes,” and it more than doubles your risk from progressing to active, type II diabetes.
            Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is a global epidemic. An estimated 1 billion people do not have adequate vitamin D levels. And 64% of Americans don’t have enough vitamin D to keep all of their tissues operating at peak capacity.
            The results of this deficiency are catastrophic. Studies have now shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of a long list of diseases that span all systems of the body. In fact, low levels of vitamin D increase the risk of non-Alzheimer’s dementia almost 20 times!
            While checking for vitamin D levels is still not standard care for many physicians, you will realize from reading this article that assessing vitamin D status is one of the most important health protecting steps you can take. Fortunately, achieving optimal levels of vitamin D is easy, inexpensive, and highly protective against a range of lethal diseases. 






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