Two-thirds of us in the US and Canada are lacking in Vitamin D. Are you?

May 29, 2011 - PRLog -- If, like two out of three people in North America, you're deficient in Vitamin D, you may be at increased risk for diabetes, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease! And Vitamin D deficiency isn't just a concern for older folks, even 40% of teenagers are Vitamin D deficient. That's why so many health professionals recommend Vitamin D to their patients.

Why is Vitamin D important?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports overall health in these areas:
- Healthy bones
- Immune system health
- Blood sugar metabolism
- Cellular health
- Breast and prostate health
- Cardiovascular health
- Healthy digestion and colon
- Memory and concentration

What are the concerns associated with Vitamin D deficiency?

Many recent research studies have drawn a clear connection between lack of Vitamin D and a wide variety of serious health conditions. Long-term consequences of Vitamin D deficiency could increase your risk for:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis and Bone weakness
- Alzheimer's disease
- Obesity
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Several forms of cancer

Why is Vitamin D deficiency so common?

The reasons may include:
- Limited sunlight exposure - especially if you work indoors, live in a cold climate or use sunblock to protect your skin (which prevents Vitamin D absorption)
- Aging - as people age, their bodies have a harder time absorbing Vitamin D from sunlight
- Chronic illness
- Diet - Vitamin D is not available in most foods, though oily fish, egg yolks/liver and cod liver oil have some. Most Vitamin D in the Western diet comes from fortified foods where "D" is artificially added and not the healthiest form.
- Darker skin - people with dark skin have higher melanin levels, which blocks sunlight and limits the body's ability to produce Vitamin D
- Medication - some prescription medications may interfere with Vitamin D absorption
- Poor quality nutritional supplements - Supplementation with Vitamin D can definitely help but not all supplements are created equal. Many Vitamin D supplements are lower in potency and their formulation may not have the nutrients needed to support optimal Vitamin D absorption.

How can we be certain that we are getting enough Vitamin D?

Ask your doctor to test your Vitamin D level. This is a fairly inexpensive and routine test.

If it turns out that you are Vitamin D deficient, or if you prefer to simply take a supplement to be certain that you are getting enough Vitamin D daily, the high quality Vitamin D supplement that we take and distribute is TriVita Essential D. With 5,000 IU (International Units) of Vitamin D, TriVita Essential D gives you maximum potency in an easy to swallow, one a day, soft gel cap. The Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) formulation is the same kind created by your body, and Essential D's exclusive blend supports optimal absorption. In fact, just one Essential D soft gel cap provides the Vitamin D equivalence as 50 cups of milk!

TriVita Essential D's proprietary blend includes:

- Olive Oil. Vitamin D is fat soluble, which means it can only be absorbed with fat. Essential D's soft-gel delivery system uses olive oil-a healthy fat which helps support good health.

- Broccoli powder. Broccoli supplies key nutrients like Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Selenium. These nutrients help support bone health, immune health and aid absorption.

- Tocopherols and Tocotrienols. These nutrients provide a big boost to Vitamin D performance. Tocopherols join Vitamin D to fortify your immune system. Tocotrienols help facilitate the entry of Vitamin D into your cells.

- Sterols. Vitamin D is made from sterols, and TriVita uses the best plant sterols available.

To learn more about TriVita Vitamin D, visit http://www.vita-d.com
For information about Vitamin D deficiency and mental decline, visit http://www.AlabamaHealth.com

* The statements and products mentioned here have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health condition or concern, please consult a physician or health care provider.

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