A glance of vitamin D

Vitamin D is not only required as a basis for building strong bones and teeth or prevent fractures and osteoporosis, but it is also important for the endurance.

Some studies found that people who regularly take vitamin D supplements had a 25% probability safer from heart disease and cancer. Even the latest research says that vitamin D may reduce the risk of a person developing deadly diseases such as breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, and heart, as quoted from oprah.com.

In addition to supplements, intake of vitamin D can be obtained from foods such as salmon, herring, sardines, tuna, fish oils, margarine, milk, cereals, and orange juice. Although important, you are not advised to take this vitamin with over dose. Appropriate dose for vitamin D is 200 to 400 IU / day. Especially if you are also taking other multivitamins, the dose of vitamin D must be reduced.

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