Don't forget the D3!!!




I am being bombarded with journal articles and
research that undeniably state the role of Vitamin D in
cancer prevention.  I have lectured and written on this topic before,
especially when it comes to supporting your immune system,
but I will now continue to further ingrain this topic into your head. 
It may just save your life. 


Vitamin D3 supplementation is probably one of the most
important things you can do to protect your body from disease.  
Its effects on genes are so powerful that a deficiency in Vitamin D
over an extended period of time has been associated with 22 types of cancer,
heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases
including multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, and a wealth
of other modern chronic diseases.  What’s most important is its powerful
effect on the immune system. Adequate levels of Vitamin D in the body
have been shown to increase the body's natural supply of what are
called "Antimicrobial Peptides" (AMP's). These are small fragments of
amino acids, the building blocks of protein that have very beneficial effects
on the immune system's ability to fight against several types of germs, including
viruses and bacteria.


Study after study suggests current rates of cancer in this country
could be reduced dramatically by taking 6,000 to 10,000 units daily.  
Research has also shown that Vitamin D3 supplementation provides
protection from the flu.


Based on the most recent research, the current recommendation for
dosage is 35 IU’s of vitamin D per pound of body weight.  So for a child
weighing 40 pounds, the recommended average dose would be 1,400 IU’s
daily, and for a 170-pound adult, the dose would be nearly 6,000 IU’s.


However, it’s important to realize that vitamin D requirements are highly
individual, as your vitamin D status is dependent on numerous factors,
such as the color of your skin, your location, and how much sunshine you’re
exposed to on a regular basis.  Being from Western New York or anywhere
near the Great Lakes predisposes us to Vitamin D deficiency. 


Thankfully, most doctors are now testing for Vitamin D levels in their
patients.  The correct test your doctor needs to order is 25(OH)D, also
called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, which is the better marker of overall D
status. This is the marker that is most strongly associated with overall health. 
The “normal” 25-hydroxyvitamin D lab range is between 20-56 ng/ml. 
Experts now feel that anything below 32ng/ml is considered a severe
deficiency that will ultimately increase your risk for ALL cancer types
and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis,
Type II Diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disease and osteoporosis;
 just to name a few. Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are
minimized as well.


The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 50-75 ng/ml.  Anything
above 120 ng/ml is considered too high and I personally have yet to
see this, even on those taking 10,000 IU per day.  This range applies
for everyone; children, adolescents, adults and seniors.


Vitamin D3 is so easy to take.  My favorite form is in an olive oil
base.  One drop provides 2000 IU.  I commonly recommend 3-5
drops daily.  This appears to raise blood levels far better than the
prescribed dose of 50,000 IU per week that is often prescribed by
many healthcare practitioners—including myself.


Even if Western New York was the sunny part of the country, I would
still continue to take my daily dose of Vitamin D3.  The protection is priceless!
ORDER THE BEST D3 (Will last at least 5 -8 months which is exceptionally cost
effective for amount and quality)


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