From the Times of India
Right from the health of your immune system to prevention of heart disease
and even vulnerability to influenza, vitamin D is now seen as one of the most critical nutrients for overall health.
But it is also one of those most likely to be deficient – especially during winter when production of the “sunshine vitamin” almost grinds to a halt for people.
Analogs of the vitamin are even being considered for use as new therapies against tuberculosis, AIDS, and other concerns.
And federal experts are considering an increase in the recommended daily intake of the vitamin as more evidence of its value emerges, especially for the elderly.
“About 70 percent of the population of the United States has insufficient levels of vitamin D. This is a critical issue as we learn more about the many roles it may play in fighting infection, balancing your immune response, helping to address autoimmune problems, and even preventing heart disease,” said Adrian Gombart, a principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.
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