Do your know what you are missing if you don’t get enough Vitamin D daily? Apart from improving your body’s immune system, improving blood pressure and fighting off many other diseases it’s really awesome!
The fact of the matter is that most people in North America do not get enough Vitamin D everyday, especially not from the sun. Although you can get lots of Vitamin D from sunlight, it’s also a health concern because of it’s damaging effects on us.
A normal person should truly be getting about 1000 IU per day of Vitamin D. That means that you should really think about getting yourself a supplement if you live in places with less sun, or if you are against being out in it. Taking a 1000 IU Vitamin D supplement if far safer, so here are 5 reasons to always take Vitamin D:
1. Improves Mood
Notice your mood change often or you can’t seem to keep up a happy cheerful mood? Well, it could be quite possible that you are Vitamin D deficient and really need to get more sunlight. In many places that do no’t get sunlight year round, this may be a factor in mood decline.
2. Improves Skin Health
Vitamin D from the sun can give you a nice tan, but it also helps to promote improve skin. Your skin will feel younger, smoother and more vibrant if you are getting enough Vitamin D daily.
3. Gives You Energy
The sun does give people more energy, while being extremely hot. With enough Vitamin D every day, your body will be able to sustain its energy levels more and boost your activity.
4. Helps You Live Longer
The happier you are, the more you will enjoy life. So the more Vitamin D, the more you will be able to get out and be active and happy. Getting more equals success, happiness and better health!
5. Helps Fight Being Sick
If you are struggling with staying healthy and out of the doctor’s office, then I suggest getting more Vitamin D. It has been scientifically proven that enough Vitamin D will improve the body’s immune system and develop Autoimmunity.
You’ve got 5 good reasons why we need vitamin d and I agree with you. Please check this article for another good reasons why you don’t want to have vitamin d deficiency – http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/16/my-one-hour-vitamin-d-lecture-to-clear-up-all-your-confusion-on-this-vital-nutrient.aspx
This is a hot topic in Homopathic field . ” Lack of sun “and when we put on hats and sunscreen and stay out of the sun on very hot days, we are deficient in the steriod hormone Vit D . recommended dose ,5000 units .daily and it will increase mood and welbeing etc etc
Good article , right on topic
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Don’t forget the health of your bones and brains. Here in Europe, they just started a campaign for elder people and the influence of vitamin D on the strength of your bones and your brain.
fitnesstroup made a lots of good points on the subject of Vitamen D . so did you!