There’s even a lot of debate going on right now about whether or not the current cut off for a “normal” Vitamin D level is too high and that a lot of people are being told they have a deficiency when they really don’t. But what does that really mean? How low is too low? And does having a low Vitamin D level increase your risk for depression, high blood pressure, the flu? We don’t know for sure. This time of year in Columbus ain’t exactly the most Vitamin D friendly environment – the sun seems to head south for the winter – so it’s not unusual for people around here to have a low Vitamin D level. is fortified with Vitamin D, as are many cereals, juices and yogurts. Vitamin D doesn’t occur naturally in a lot of foods – unless you’re a really big fan of cod liver oil or mackerel, you wouldn’t get nearly enough – so many foods are fortified with it. You get Vitamin D in two ways: by consuming it in foods or supplements, and by making it in your skin when sunlight hits it. ![]() ![]() This has caused a “boom” in vitamin D research scientists are investigating its role in everything from heart disease and diabetes to depression, cancer and the common cold. ![]() ![]() But researchers have more recently discovered that vitamin D receptors are found on almost all tissues of the body. If people don’t get enough, they are at risk of diseases like rickets and osteoporosis. It’s well established that Vitamin D is important in the regulation of the body’s calcium levels and bone development.
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