Vitamin D

"It now appears most of us need about 5,000 units a day if we avoid the sun. The government was off by a factor of ten; an 'order-of-magnitude error.' Mistakes of this scale are rare in medicine." - John Cannell, MD, author of Athlete's Edge: Faster, Quicker, Stronger with Vitamin D

"It is becoming increasingly clear to researchers in the field that vitamin D is strongly linked to several diseases. Its biological sphere of influence is much broader than we originally thought. The nutritional guidelines for vitamin D intake must be carefully reevaluated to determine the adequate intake, balancing sunlight exposure with dietary intake, to achieve good health by involving all 36 target organs." -Dr. Anthony Norman, distinguished professor emeritus of biochemistry and biomedical sciences, on the broad impact of vitamin D

Vitamin D might seem like just another nutrient, but it actually functions more like a hormone in the body. It affects the activity of over a thousand genes and plays a key role in strengthening the immune system by helping fight infections and reducing inflammation, which can lower the chances of illnesses.

It also regulates how cells grow, a critical factor in cancer prevention, and helps keep bones strong by maintaining calcium balance, reducing the risk of falls and fractures with age.

Additionally, vitamin D supports heart health by helping manage blood pressure, improving artery flexibility, and controlling inflammation linked to heart disease.

A 2019, BMJ found that regular daily or weekly supplementation was associated with a modest reduction in overall death rates. Some evidence also indicates Vitamin D may reduce deaths from cancer.

Scandinavian and Canadian peoples lack of the vitamin D from sun due to long Winters.

Take your Ds!