{"id":1997,"date":"2018-07-13T04:41:45","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T04:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=1997"},"modified":"2021-03-18T14:37:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T14:37:16","slug":"10-significant-vitamin-d3-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-significant-vitamin-d3-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Significant Vitamin D3 Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Vitamin D3 is one of the vitamins that your body naturally produces; it\u2019s also commonly known as the sunshine vitamin because of its association with sunlight: One of the ways to get Vitamin D into your system. You might wonder why there would be any need to consume more Vitamin D3 if your body is also naturally producing it.<\/p>\n

The truth is that Vitamin D deficiency is a very real condition, and most people are not producing enough of it through their own bodies, and not getting nearly enough through natural sources like food. This means that you should start taking Vitamin D supplements as part of your daily health routine \u2013 you\u2019ll feel much better as a result, and you\u2019ll find that you have more energy and that you are healthier in general than you were before. Here are 10 significant benefits of Vitamin D and more information about just what it can do for your body.<\/p>\n

1. Insulin Levels<\/h3>\n

Vitamin D<\/a> is highly beneficial in regulating the body\u2019s natural insulin levels, which makes it a very useful supplement to take if you have any family history of diabetes, are at risk of the condition or have already been diagnosed with any type of diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that\u2019s naturally produced by the body, and it helps your body to process sugars; if you are insulin deficient, then you will need to watch your sugar intake \u2013 and keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels. Too much or too little can be dangerous.<\/p>\n

In diabetics, the body can no longer process its own insulin and the regulation of proper insulin levels become part of their daily routine. If you suspect that you might have diabetes, it\u2019s recommended that you make an appointment with your doctor. Mention the addition of vitamin D to your schedule and find out from your doctor what they think about adding it.<\/p>\n

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2. Good for Bone Health<\/h3>\n

As we get older, our bodies naturally change, and one of these changes is related to the way your skin and bones react. For many people, they develop either arthritis (a chronic condition of the bone which leads to deterioration) or osteoarthritis<\/a> (a condition which leads to much faster bone degeneration).<\/p>\n

Osteoporosis is another bone condition which some will be at risk for as they age, depending on whether or not they have any family history of the disease \u2013 and how healthy they have been keeping themselves over the years.<\/p>\n

If you are looking to improve your overall bone health, then you should add vitamin D to your regular health regimen in the form of supplements, or supplement your diet with some of the many foods that are high in vitamin D: It will lead to a huge improvement in your health within days to weeks of taking it for the first time.<\/p>\n

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3. Great for Teeth Health<\/h3>\n

A lot of things can be said for the health of your teeth, and a lot already has: For example, for years people knew that they kept their teeth healthy by brushing their teeth after every meal. Today, we know that this information is largely wrong \u2013 and that a simple mouthwash will be enough to take care of your teeth. Obsessive, repeated brushing of the teeth will only scrape of the natural enamel from the teeth and could lead to serious cavities instead of preventing them.<\/p>\n

Another change that you might want to make to your health regimen is to include vitamin D in your daily routine \u2013 as a supplement, though some toothpaste will contain amounts of vitamin D to help with the overall health of your teeth. You see, vitamin D3 is able to help with the production and absorption of calcium \u2013 and this is what can be considered the building blocks of your teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. Aids Lung Function<\/h3>\n

As we age, our lung function tends to decline; this is a normal part of aging, though we can also say that there are many environmental factors that will have an impact on just how well your lungs<\/a> work as you get older. This includes whether or not you have been a smoker your entire life, and if yes, how long you have been a smoker for; this also includes other factors in your immediate environment, including whether you were exposed to heavy levels of pollution for years or decades at a time.<\/p>\n

Your lung health will also be influenced by your existing family history, and whether or not they have had any form of lung disease. Still, regardless of these factors, you can do a lot to help improve your health as time goes on \u2013 including adding some vitamin D supplements to your everyday routine; you will feel much better as soon as you do.<\/p>\n

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5. Absorbing Calcium<\/h3>\n

Calcium<\/a> is an essential part of your daily needed dietary requirements, and the fact is that most people aren\u2019t getting enough of it through their diet. This is a worrying fact considering that calcium is essential when you are trying to build bone strength \u2013 and especially as you are trying to grow as children grow up.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking in a lot of calcium but it\u2019s not doing anything for you, then you should consider the fact that you might not be absorbing the calcium as you need to. Theoretically, you can take in all of the calcium you want, but it won\u2019t help your body much if you aren\u2019t absorbing the calcium that you take in. This is where vitamin D becomes an essential part of your health routine since it\u2019ll help you to absorb the calcium that you take in to get the maximum health benefit from the supplement.<\/p>\n

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6. Cancer Management<\/h3>\n

Vitamin D can be an excellent supplement to your cancer management treatment; discuss this option with your doctor and find out just how much vitamin D you should be taking to get the maximum benefit out of it. Chemotherapy<\/a> can be extremely taxing on the body, and if you want to minimize the effects that treatment will have on your body \u2013 including rashes, pain, nausea, and degeneration of bone \u2013 then you should make a few small changes to your health as you undergo chemotherapy.<\/p>\n

This includes switching to an entirely natural diet, free of artificial colors and flavors, and adding the necessary supplements like vitamin D to your diet. Be sure to check with your doctor to ensure that any multivitamins that you are taking will not interfere with your treatment cycle: There are some contraindications with chemotherapy that your doctor should be able to assist with when you want to take supplements during treatment.<\/p>\n

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7. Helps the Brain<\/h3>\n

We already know that calcium is essential for bone growth and the health of your teeth; we\u2019ve also already told you in which ways calcium can be beneficial to your overall health, and in which way vitamin D3 will help you to absorb the calcium you take in. But did you know that both calcium and vitamin D are essential ingredients for a healthy brain?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not taking in enough of either of these, then you experience a symptom that has recently started to be officially described in medical literature as \u201cbrain fog\u201d \u2013 the feeling you get where you feel like you just can\u2019t think. A strong regimen of multivitamins that help the brain combined with a healthy diet and some brain exercise can help you get your brain back to full power. You can also enrich your diet with foods that are rich in vitamin D naturally, such as real salmon, which are also high in the necessary Omega 3<\/a> oils that you need to keep your brain healthy.<\/p>\n

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8. Aids with Fatigue<\/h3>\n

Vitamin D deficiency and a generally unhealthy lifestyle don\u2019t just lead you to feel brain fog, it can also lead to you experiencing extreme fatigue without being able to find the cause. This is something that is often misdiagnosed<\/a>, and it can take doctors years or decades to find the cause of something that could easily have been fixed with just a strong regimen of supplements in the morning and evening.<\/p>\n

If you have been feeling unusually fatigued or there have been major changes in your sleeping routine, then you should speak to your doctor about potential vitamin deficiencies that could have been causing it: It\u2019s likely that vitamin D deficiency could be behind it and that you could be following a healthier diet \u2013 and will feel considerably better as a result. Your doctor can also recommend what supplements you should be taking along with vitamin D, and just how much you should be taking for your body to best absorb.<\/p>\n

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9. Reduces Your Flu Risk<\/h3>\n

Vitamin D is one of the vitamins that your body needs \u2013 if you\u2019re not getting enough vitamin D through your diet and a combination of supplements, then you are at serious risk of developing bone disorders and vitamin D deficiency, a condition which is characterized by a general decline in bone health, fatigue, and headaches. When it\u2019s flu season, your body is going to need its natural immune system<\/a> to be working at full capacity.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to pick up whatever bug is going around for that season, and the only real way to make sure that you don\u2019t get sick is to either lock yourself in a completely foolproof room or to take the necessary health precautions to boost your immune system. One of these ways is to boost your immune system with a multivitamin, of which you can also include some other supplements such as vitamin D to keep your immune system working as it should.<\/p>\n

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10. Treating Bone Disorders<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already mentioned in the bulk of this article that vitamin D and vitamin D3 are excellent for your overall health, and will be able to ensure that you have healthy teeth and bones for the rest of your life \u2013 even as you age. But it\u2019s not just a good supplement to take for general bone health, an intensive course of vitamin D can also help to treat certain disorders of the bone \u2013 including, as we\u2019ve already mentioned, things like arthritis and osteoporosis<\/a>, but there are more disorders than this within the scope of what the vitamin can do for you.<\/p>\n

It can also be used in the treatment of certain other bone disorders, like rickets: A serious bone disorder that is normally diagnosed in children and needs a serious course of medical treatment to manage. If you suspect that you might have any precursors to a bone disorder, make an appointment with your doctor.<\/p>\n

\"\"11. Alzheimer\u2019s Disease and Vitamin D3<\/h3>\n

Nearly 6-million Americans suffer from the effects of Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a> disease on their mental health. The disease affects people older than 60-years of age, but some early-onset cases occur in people as young as 40-years old. Alzheimer\u2019s is the most prevalent form of dementia in the United States, and the effects of the disease are tragic. People who are suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s have a range of symptoms that degrade to cognitive abilities of the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, people with Alzheimer\u2019s lose their memory and struggle with other cognitive processes, such as focus and thinking. When the condition reaches the advanced stages, affected individuals require round-the-clock care from either family members or specialized institutions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s is a genetic disorder passed onto people from their parents. According to research, people with Alzheimer\u2019s also experience Vitamin D3 deficiency. Vitamin D3 signals immune cells to stop the build-up of amyloid-\u03b2 protein in the brain, and some studies suggest that supplementing with Vitamin D3 may help slow the progression of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"12. Reduces Depression<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As many as 8-percent of all American adults suffer from depression<\/a>. This mental health disorder is a serious concern for many people, and dramatically affects their quality of life. People with depression are at higher risk of suicide and self-harm, and without intervention or treatment, they may end up taking their own life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depression ranges in the intensity of symptoms, with as many as 44,000 adults in the US taking their lives as a result of the mental health disorder. Studies show that there may be a link between depression and deficiency in Vitamin D3. Lack of the nutrient shows an increase in symptoms of up to 14-percent, and a 50-percent rise in suicide \u2013 that\u2019s a staggering figure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supplementing with Vitamin D3 can relieve symptoms and improve physical functioning in affected individuals. However, the reliability of this data is inconclusive, and many health professionals insist that the highest rates of depression have no correlation or causation with a Vitamin D3 deficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"13. Improve Athletic Performance<\/h3>\n

Clinical studies show that vitamin D3 plays a significant role in maintaining optimal metabolic and muscular function. Supplementation with vitamin D3 can improve muscle<\/a> balance, strength, and performance of inactive individuals. Studies show that people who supplement with vitamin D3 are less prone to falls and slips, with an improvement of up to 20-percent in coordination and balance occurring after supplementation with the vitamin for more than eight consecutive weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Studies od supplementation with vitamin D3 in seniors show that it increases muscle strength, improving the atrophy of type II muscle fibers. This process leads to seniors experiencing fewer breaks and fractures after a fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other studies into young athletes suggest that vitamin D3 deficiency in otherwise healthy young women leads to higher concentrations of adipose tissue in muscles. Taking a vitamin D3 supplement may increase athletic performance by as much as 16-percent in people with a deficiency in the vitamin.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"14. Prevents Rickets and Osteomalacia<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Young children with Vitamin D3 deficiency may experience the onset of Rickets, a disease where the bones soften over time and become exposed to beaks and fractures<\/a>. Other symptoms of rickets in children include growth retardation, leg deformities, and enlargement of the epiphyses of the long bones in the legs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin D deficiency also presents the onset of osteomalacia in adults, a condition where there is a delay in the mineralization of growing cartilage. In a study of pregnant women, those that had a vitamin D3 deficiency were more likely to give birth to children with femoral bones that had rachitic characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adults with osteomalacia, experience an absence of mineralization in newly formed bone collagen, resulting in bone discomfort and aching muscles, as well as symptoms of weakness. The good news is that both of these conditions are entirely treatable by supplementing with exogenous vitamin D3. Optimal blood levels to reverse these conditions are between 20 and 50 ng\/mL.<\/span>
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