For years, researchers have proven the positive benefits that both calcium
and vitamin D have on individuals. The two coupled together, have consistently
been linked to the prevention of osteoporosis, a slower aging process and
decreased injuries in older adults.
New research has begun to reveal that vitamin D, along with calcium intake in
the elderly, can lead to longer life expectancy rates. In a
study led by Lars
Rejnmak, Ph.D it was discovered that older patients, who were given both
supplements benefited from a longer life span over those without proper
supplementation. Researchers also added that these results were not connected to
a lower number of fracture risks or incidence.
“We found that calcium with vitamin D supplementation to elderly patients…may
have beneficial effects on general health.”
Calcium and vitamin D have been proven to prevent fracture in all
individuals, especially the elderly. Both supplements help to prevent tooth
loss, slow weight gain and increase immune system functioning.
Author:
chakefaye
For years researchers have proclaimed vitamin D as one of the most important
supplements to help individuals achieve optimal health. Vitamin D, also known as
the sunshine vitamin, possesses many benefits, and may now alleviate certain
diabetic complications.
New research has revealed that vitamin D may help to prevent clogged arteries
in those suffering from diabetes. The
Journal of Biological Chemistry
recently published
a study led by Carlos
Bernal-Mizrachi, MD, in which subjects who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D
in their blood were, to a large extent, less likely to develop clogged arteries,
which are typical in diabetics.
“We looked at blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes control, body weight and
race. But only vitamin D levels correlated to whether these cells stuck to the
blood vessel wall.”
It was also observed that vitamin D was the only determining factor in the
disability of the cells to adhere to the walls of blood vessels, but this only
happened in diabetics.
Due to this research, it’s important for those suffering from diabetes to
know the health benefits of vitamin D supplementation and to incorporate it into
their daily diet. Vitamin D can help to regulate the disease and help prevent
its progression.
For years researchers have proven that vitamin D plays a key role in the
formation of healthy bodies. Vitamin D is also known to help in the development
and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones, but also protects individuals from a
number of diseases, including some cancers.
New research has revealed that vitamin D may now help to regulate the
development of Alzheimer’s disease. In
a
study, led by Professor Declan Naughton of Kingston University, data
revealed that all individuals with unregulated cases of Alzheimer’s disease were
severely deficient in vitamin D. Contrarily, in cases where a subjects
Alzheimer’s disease was well regulated or non-existent, individuals possessed
elevated blood levels of vitamin D in the body.
“The key point in this study was that a blood test…developed at Kingston
University, was for the first time able to accurately measure which, if any, of
the different variations of vitamin D were present in Alzheimer’s patients. This
is believed to be the first time scientists have pinpointed the connection [to
vitamin D].”
It’s extremely important to increase your vitamin D intake as you age in
order to gain the benefits of increased supplementation. This will help to
impede any future risk of developing certain illnesses and diseases, such as
Alzheimer’s. The recommended daily dose of vitamin D for regular individuals is
15mcg daily and for those 70 years and older, 20mcg daily.
