Tag: Vitamin D

Vitamin D Series PART 1 – Vitamin D and Athletes

Vitamin D is well known for its role in calcium regulation and bone health, but emerging literature tells of vitamin D’s central role in other vital body processes, such as: signaling gene response, protein synthesis, hormone synthesis, immune response, plus, cell turnover and regeneration. In addition, a common symptom of clinical vitamin D deficiency is […]

Vitamin D – What You Need to Know

Vitamin D is unique among vitamins as it works more like a hormone. Vitamin D is necessary for normal bone mineralization and growth (Vitamin D increases absorption of calcium from the small intestine so the body receives maximum benefit) maintenance of muscle strength and coordination cardiovascular health balanced immune function estimated to regulate somewhere between […]

Natural Remedies for Heartburn

Want to know some natural remedies for heartburn, commonly called acid reflux? It  is caused when digestive acids flow up from the stomach and into the esophagus. The esophagus, located in the heart region of the chest, becomes irritated with a burning sensation. Other Symptoms of Heartburn There are other symptom symptoms for acid reflux […]

What is Vitamin D?

What is Vitamin D? It is unique compared to other vitamins because when  your body gets it, it turns it  into a hormone. This hormone is sometimes called “activated vitamin D” or “calcitriol.” When you get vitamin D  in your skin from sunlight and the vitamin  from supplements, is has to be changed by your […]

How Much Vitamin D Do We Need?

Different organizations recommend different daily intakes. Here are the recommendations from some organizations in the United States: Recommended daily intakes from various organizations: Vitamin D Council – Infants 1,000 IU/day, Children 1,000 IU/day per 25lbs of body weight, Adults 5,000 IU/day Endocrine Society Food and Nutrition Board– Infants 400-1,000 IU/day, Children 600-1,000 IU/day, Adults 1,500-2,000 […]

Want to measure your Vitamin D?

Do you know what your Vitamin D level  is? Having blood tests to measure the amount in your blood is the only way to know if you’re getting enough or not. The blood test you need is called a 25(OH)D blood test. You can get a blood test at your doctors or you can do […]

What Are the Predictive Biomarkers of Inflammation?

Inflammation is the root cause of most chronic illness. The word inflammation comes from the Latin “inflammo”, meaning “I set alight”. It is the body’s attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells and irritants and begin the healing process. It is part of the body’s immune response. Initially, it […]

Do you Steer Clear of Cereals?

Do you steer clear of cereals? I recommend you do! It’s not just kids’ cereals that are too sweet. Adult cereals like Kashi GoLean Crunch have 3 teaspoons of added sugars per (3/4 cup) serving. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analysis of more than 1,500 cereals, including more than 180 children’s cereals, shows that a […]

Low vitamin D status and the risk of type 2 diabetes

Adults with a lower vitamin D intake or low vitamin D blood levels may have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. There is increasing evidence that vitamin D influences many non-skeletal medical conditions, including heart disease, cancer, certain autoimmune diseases and type 2 diabetes. Observational research has shown that seasonal variation in […]