But not only! That the vitamin D had extraordinary healing properties was known, but the scientific debate is more than ever on, because vitamin D and essential for the formation of bone and teeth, is proving to be miraculous for many other aspects of our being.
We can find in some foods and is activated during exposure to sunlight and ultra violet rays of sun lamps.
Vitamin D has always been known for her role in prevention of rickets has been in more recent even a panacea against heart disease, osteoporosis and colon cancer and, among other positive effects of contributing to a significant Improvement of the problems linked to menopause. Researchers from Creighton University in the United States have shown that a group of women in Nebraska for only 4 years taking 1100 IU of vitamin D decreased the risk of any cancer by 70%. (more…)
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Vitamin D
Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Also called cholecalciferol, vitamin D is closely linked with calcium to maintain an appropriate structure within the bones.
1. Functions
- Essential for utilization of calcium and phosphorus, which are necessary for healthy bones and teeth, and to keep in good condition our nervous system.
- Maintains adequate levels of calcium in the blood.
2. Where to find it?
In part they formed in skin by the action of sunlight (ultraviolet) and partly to be taken with food. Foods rich in vitamin D are oily fish, fish liver oil, margarine, eggs, milk and dairy products.
3. Nutritional Needs
The RDAs are 5 micrograms / day (depending on sun exposure).
4. What is missing?
Its deficiency can cause rickets or osteomalacia.
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