Brought to you from the NEEDS Wellness Team
Vitamin D.
There has been a lot
studied about it lately. What
isn't it good for? Proper vitamin
D supplementation (in the form of
Cholecalciferol or vitamin D3) has been
used effectively with such conditions
as Crohn's disease, depression, Celiac
disease, hypertension, not to mention
its well-established connection to bone
health. A recent study takes us back
to the basics: vitamin D is indeed very
important for building strong bones,
but not on its own. Its benefits are
notably improved when combined with
calcium, likely because it enhances the
absorption of this important mineral. A recent study evaluated four
different osteoporosis clinical trials.
It was determined that vitamin D
(at doses of 700 - 800 IU) plus
calcium (at doses of 500-1200
mg) helped build bone enough to
reduce fractures by a significant
18%, especially when compared to
vitamin D alone and placebo.
Fractures from osteoporosis
significantly increase the rate
of death, due to progressive
complications. In addition to taking
calcium and
vitamin D, weightbearing
exercise, such as weight lifting, is critical to building bone
density, preventing fractures, and
reducing mortality rates.
Algae Based Calcium from
Natur-
Tyme is an excellent choice.
Aquamin mineralized red algae
is collected in the pristine Arctic
waters of Iceland. It is rich in
calcium, magnesium and 72
trace minerals. Aquamin helps to
mineralize bone cells, and supports
bone density and strength. Bone
mineralization is also enhanced
when taken with Vitamins D-3 and
K-2.
