Sunshine and Vitamin D: A Comprehensive Guide to the Benefits of the (Sunshine Vitaminá By Frank Murray. Current research on vitamin D may prove to revolutionize preventative health care. Insufficient blood levels of vitamin D are now recognized as a primary factor in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gum disease, multiple sclerosis, Celiac disease, Crohn+s disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and more. Vitamin D is unique to the vitamin world in a couple of respects: First, it occurs naturally in very few foods, including fish oils, liver, full-fat milk, and egg yolks. Secondly, it is naturally produced in the body by exposing the skin to the UVB rays of the sun, hence its nickname, the (sunshine vitamin.á However, most people+even those living in sunny climates+are deficient. In the human body, vitamin D not only regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism, it functions as a hormone which regulates the expression of specific genes, ultimately, combating disease. This book is filled with fascinating and important research on vitamin D; it is an excellent guide for anyone interested in preventing or reversing chronic and life-threatening disease. Notice and Disclaimer: Read all ingredients carefully before consuming any product offered on this web site. Manufacturers can change ingredients or manufacturing processes without notice or warning. If you have a concern or question about formula changes, contact us before ordering. Looking for something on the same shelf? About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage:
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