Vitamin D, Heart Hero
First, the news was that too little vitamin D makes you more prone to cancer and fragile bones. Now, researchers say people with low blood levels of vitamin D are more apt to have cardiovascular problems.
In an analysis of more than 15,000 Americans, those with low blood vitamin D were 30% more likely to have high blood pressure, 47% more apt to have high triglycerides, 98% more likely to be diabetic and 129% more apt to be obese. Researchers noted that low vitamin D also may be a culprit in fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Where to get D: Foods high in D are oily fish (like salmon), egg yolks and liver. Vitamin D supplements are safe up to a daily dose of 10,000 IU, experts say.
Note: Stop Aging Now’s Multi Nutrient Formulas are now formulated with 1,000 IU of vitamin D, up from 600 IU in previous formulas. We always monitor the latest research and make revisions to our formulas accordingly. This increase in vitamin D did not result in any price increase.
This EatSmart column is reprinted from USAWEEKEND Magazine and is copyrighted by Jean Carper. It cannot be reprinted without permission from Jean Carper.
