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Holistic Second Opinion - The Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Posted by Dr. Molly Roberts on January 27th, 2009
Have you been wondering why Vitamin D is all over the news lately? Well, you would be amazed at what a lot of research has been conducted on this one tiny supplement! I thought you might be interested in the list of illnesses Vitamin D has been found to be helpful for. Before I give you the list, though, there are a few things to know about this supplement that may be helpful to you.
First of all, Vitamin D is not really a vitamin. It was misnamed all those years ago and is actually a prohormone. This is why it affects so many parts of your body.
The research is constantly going on, and it takes an interested doctor to keep up on the studies as well as the latest ideal Vitamin D level in our blood. It is important to get your Vitamin D level tested instead of just taking a supplement. Everyone absorbs Vitamin D differently, and so what would be a huge dose for one person is barely enough to make a dent in another person’s blood levels.
It is also important to keep an eye on your calcium levels while taking this supplement and to avoid Vitamin D with certain medications or if you have certain illnesses such as lymphoma, sarcoidosis or renal failure. These cautions are why it is important to get expert medical guidance if you want to start taking this supplement.
OK, so here’s the list! This is likely to grow and change as we learn more about Vitamin D, so this is just what we know so far. Of course, if you see yourself or a loved one in here, we encourage you to come talk with us about it.
Vitamin D has been found to be beneficial for the following illnesses:
Bone Density
Depression
Diabetes Type I
Diabetes Type II
Epilepsy
Migraine
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Cesarean Sections (decreases risk of)
Inflammation (lowers C-Reactive Protein levels)
Cancer
Hypertension (be careful taking this supplement with certain blood pressure lowering medications)
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Musculoskeletal Pain
Small Vessel Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease
Neuromuscular Coordination and Balance
Alzheimer’s
Quite a list, huh?! Give us a call to talk about this if you would like to start taking or are currently on Vitamin D. Your body is a dance of nutrients, chemicals, and biological processes, and Vitamin D is most likely a good dance partner for you as long as you know how not to step on its toes!
Dr. Molly
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