Vitamin D Prevents Chronic DiseasesSome evidence suggests that a deficiency of vitamin D may be associated with many chronic diseases, including common cancers and diabetes.
Originally known as a vitamin that aids the body’s absorption of calcium, current studies have drawn attention to the role it plays in maintaining good health and preventing disease.
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the many endocrine disorders. Some evidence suggests that a deficiency of vitamin D may be associated with many chronic diseases, including common cancers, autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis as well as cardiovascular heart disease.
Adequate vitamin D intake means taking at least 400 IU/day and as much as 800 IU/day in the elderly, regular weight-bearing bodybuilders and tobacco users.
Vitamin D is not widely available in natural food sources. It is primarily found in fish oils (including cod liver oil), some vegetables, and fortified milk, cereals, and breads. If appropriate, vitamin D supplements may be prescribed.
Source: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
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