How Much Vitamin D Do You Need?

Dec. 19, 2007 - PRLog -- Byron Richards, founder of Wellness Resources and author of “Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA’s Betrayal of America”, has just published an article entitled, “How much vitamin D do you need?” An excerpt of the article is published with permission below.
“Numerous scientists believe the current government suggestion for vitamin D daily intake is far too low (400 IU).  Due to the fact that vitamin D is intimately involved with calcium metabolism and required for calcium to form bone properly, it is now widely believed that vitamin D intake should be at least 1000 IU per day, up to 2000 IU per day for those concerned about bone health. Vitamin D is also vital for a properly functioning immune system.
Those getting adequate sun exposure in the summer months are likely to get enough vitamin D.  However, the push by some health advocates for individuals to be paranoid of sun exposure is causing widespread vitamin D deficiency.  Those living in Northern climates get almost no vitamin D sun help half the year.  This means that 1000 IU - 2000 IU of vitamin D is a typical winter-time need for the great majority of Americans.”

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Byron J. Richards, Founder/Director of Wellness Resources, Inc., is a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and has been a charter professional member of the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN) since 1991. Richards is a nationally-renowned health expert, radio personality, and educator. He is the creator and pioneer of The Leptin Diet® and He has been a featured expert consultant on Fox News Live, CBS Infinity television, and The Wall Street Journal.

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