Vitamin D is essential to your health. It has been proven to provide the body with the following health benefits: 
- Bone Health
- Diabetes prevention
- Heart health and prevention of early death due to heart attack
- Decreased risk of cancer
- Lower blood pressure
Yet, you are probably not getting as much vitamin D as you should. You have been taught since childhood that all you have to do is let a little sunshine fall on your skin and your body will make its own supply. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.
Why sunlight alone won’t work
- Not enough sun. During the winter months, the sun is too low on the horizon in the sky too few hours.
- The sun is blocked. This is true especially in the winter when people wear more clothing. However, even in the summer, when people wear fewer clothes, sunscreen can block the UV rays necessary for vitamin D stimulation.
- Lifestyle. People simply spend more time indoors these days. Even if you sit by a window, regular glass will block UV rays.
- Obesity. A recent study found that there is a link between obesity and lower levels of circulating vitamin D. If you are one of the more than 30% of U.S. adults who are obese, you have another cause to worry about whether or not you are getting enough vitamin D.
Other sources of vitamin D
Foods – Many seafoods like Salmon and Sockeye are high in vitamin D, while egg yolks and spinach contain a smaller amount. Some foods like milk, orange juice, and some cereals contain no natural Vitamin D but have some added.
Supplements – Unless you live out of doors and eat a lot of fish, this is your best bet to make sure you get the vitamin D you need. Let’s Talk Health recommends Dense Bone. Don’t let the name fool you, once vitamin D is in the body, it will perform the myriad of tasks that will keep your body healthy, whether that means keeping your bones strong or your heart ticking.
