Half of US Women Deficient in Vitamin D: Get Tested !
According to recent studies reported in Parade Magazine, more than half of American women don’t get enought Vitamin D. Our bodies manufacture Vitamin D when we’re out in the sun, yet many of us actively avoid the sun, use sunscreens and otherwise limit our exposure. While all multivitamins contain vitamin D, and fortified foods also contain vitamin D, many of us still don’t get enough. The recommended dosage of vitamin D is between 1000 and 1500 IU of vitamin D3 daily. The best way to tell if you’re vitamin D deficient is via a blood test.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones because it’s needed for calcium absorption. New research also indicates that vitamin D is important for immune system health as well as for the prevention of cancer, including breast and prostrate cancers.