Vitamin D deficiencies are now thought to be rampant amongst kids. While pediatricians thought the problem had been solved amongst children with Vitamin D fortification of milk, crereal and other foods, a number of studies shows that Vitamin D deficiency is much more of a health problem than anyone realized according to Catherine Gordon, director […]
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 […]
According to recent reports on ABC News and Good Morning America, up to 60% of Americans may be deficient in Vitamin D, particularly Vitamin D3.
Why are we deficient? A primary source of Vitamin D is sunlight, and we’re told to stay out of the sun. Likewise, darker-skinned people absorb less Vitamin D from sunlight.
Why is this […]
According to an article published in Men’s Health Magazine (June, 2007 issue, page 47), taking the following types of prescription drugs over time leads to nutrient deficiencies. Men’s Health Magazine is a highly-respected source of health information and presents information that has been reviewed by its well-staffed medical advisory board.
The following drugs, taken over time, deplete your body […]
Mineral levels in the body are often measured in the blood or via hair samples. Minerals are chemical elements that are fundamental to every function in the body. They join together in crystalline structures to form bone. So, deficiencies in minerals can have adverse effects on your health.
The importance of calcium and phosphorus to bone […]
