Why is d3 good for you?

Are you tired of feeling run down and not energized? Do you feel like you need an extra boost to make it through the day? Well, look no further! D3 could be the answer to all your problems (or at least some of them). In this article, we will dive into everything D3, from what it is and where it comes from, to why it’s good for your body. So sit back, grab a glass of milk (or orange juice) and let’s get started.

What Exactly is D3?

Have you ever heard someone say they need more Vitamin D in their life? Chances are they were referring to D3. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin that mainly comes from sunlight but can also be found in certain foods/drinks such as salmon, mushrooms, fortified milk/yogurt or OJ. When our skin absorbs UVB radiation from the sun or we consume foods rich in D3, our liver and kidneys then work together to convert it into its active form – Calcitriol.

Calci-What?!

Calcitriol plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels throughout our bodies. Essentially without enough of this hormone-like vitamin we are prone to conditions such as osteomalacia (softening bones), rickets (bone deformity) and osteoporosis (weakening bones). Not only does D3 play a vital role with calcium metabolism but there have been various promising studies linking its consumption with reduced risks of cancer , autoimmune diseases, infections & cardiovascular abnormalities ## .

Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That!

Not getting adequate amounts of ‘the sunshine pill’ (which leads us tooo)

Who Needs More D?

Anyone living above/below approximately +37,-37 degrees latitude has less efficient D3 synthesis and should consider supplementation. Additionally:

Children

Growing bodies need proper calcium metabolism to ensure healthy development.

Seniors

Aging causes bones to become weaker, which can increase chances of fractures.

Darker Skinned Individuals (Pigmentation)

The pigment melanin reduces the skin’s ability to absorb UV light causing difficulties in D3 production.

Health Conditions Requiring Glucocorticoids/Calcineurin Inhibitors

Medication interactions with vitamin D could require increased supplementation for these individuals

Choosing the right supplement and dosages is key to getting the most out of your ‘sunshine pill’. Firstly, let’s dive into some popular forms of vitamin D supplements:

Vitamin D2 Vs. Vitamin D3

There have been studies suggesting that d2 might be less efficient in raising blood levels since it has a shorter half-life than its counterpart (d3) & not commonly used by humans . Latest research suggest no meaningful difference between them as long as sufficient amounts are taken######

Choosing The Best Supplement For You:

Factors such as dosage, quality organic certification etc play an important role while choosing perfect form/brand for yourself even though affordable supplements like generic comsumables may seem feasible at first they might jave other extra aditives inceasing risk factors.
Alas dose amount actually depends on various social and ethnical norms alongside health tendencies,body weight,blood conditions but having said so general format lies after table:

Status Serum 25(OH)D Deficiency
Deficient <50 mmol/mol (<20 ng/mL)
Suboptimal 1 <75 nmol/liter(<30 ng/mL)
Optimal >75 nmol/L (>30 ng/ml)

While each form of vitamin D may serve the same purpose, dosage & synthesis delivery differ and for this reason we will propose few dosages

Age IU/day
Infants 0-12 months 400-800 IU
1 – 18 years old 600-1000 IU
19 -70 adult range 1500-2000 IU
Above 71 Undecided so far but rda is less in boys than girls##

Adverse Effects

Dosage beyond RDA requirements may reslt in hypervitaminosis d which might cause toxicity including heart arrhymia, hypercalcemia etc. however any ‘positive’ (strongly avoid overusing) change can only be seen over longer period.

Words cannot describe just how important Vitamin D3 is to your body! It’s a vital resource that you really can’t afford to ignore. So why not do yourself a favor and take give it shot? Try adding some more D3 rich foods to your diet or even better consult with ur doctor on what forms/dosages would work best for your personal health needs.

N.B : Please maintain minimum sunblock when directly exposed.

References:

#Ginde AA, Liu MC, Camargo CA Jr(December 2009). “Demographic differences and trends of vitamin D insufficiency in the US population”.Arkhiv Patologii.

\Ida K.. “Current understanding concerning nutrition and sarcopenia”.

\\Fodor,Ian M.; Tiosano,Dov; Gershwin,M. Eric (June–July 2014).”Vitamin D toxicity: A systematic review.”Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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