Health
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Health
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We’re learning more about what vitamin D does to our bodies
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Vitamin D does = Bone Health
“The English Disease” - Rickets
-Helps our body absorb Calcium (to rebuild bone)
Lack of it may effect Blood Pressure
Linked to Cardiovascular Events
-appears to influence immune system
-influences the way genes make proteins for immune system
Main sources of Vit D in our diets is oily fish, egg yolks, mushrooms, and some fortified cereals and milk alternatives.
Definition of D deficiency is a blood level below 30 nanomoles per liter
The UK government advises everyone in the country to take a 10-microgram vitamin D supplement over autumn and winter.