For Dummies (6-2011) | PDF | 288 pages | 0470891750 | 1.6Mb
Vitamin D For Dummies /by Alan L. Rubin M.D. Vitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more. Vitamin D is getting the attention of the healthcare community and the health-conscious for its power in maintaining good health. It's critical for how your body uses the nutrients calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones. It may also aid in the prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boost immunity, promote healthy weight loss, and more. If you want to learn more about the many benefits of this amazing nutrient, you'll find everything you need right here. Vitamin D 101 — understand what vitamin D is, see how it's formed in the body, and get tips for talking to your doctor about testing your body's vitamin D levels Throw vitamin D a bone — discover the key roles of vitamin D, from facilitating bone growth and strength to protecting the immune system and safeguarding your heart There's more where that came from — find out how you can get more vitamin D from the sun, which foods are rich in the vitamin, and the best way to add supplements (including when and how to take them) Take special note — get the lowdown on the many benefits vitamin D holds for pregnant women and the elderly
