Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, was primarily recognized for its effects on mineral balance and consequently bone health. But this knowledge has now expanded greatly to include diseases such as autoimmune, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, infectious, psychiatric and others. But vitamin D deficiency is among the most common nutrient deficiency around the globe. It has been estimated that app. 1 billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency of insufficiency. All types of individuals are vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency in children is associated with rickets, and deficiency in adults and older individuals is associated with osteomalacia, osteoporosis and consequently bone fracture.
This Book will give you a deep insight into the amazing world of Vitamin D, its history, natural & supplemental sources, health benefits, how to overcome vitamin D deficiency, and everything you want to know about it. Get ready! & Read On! to uncover the Truth about Vitamin D
CONTENTS
- VITAMIN D – AN AMAZING HISTORY
- SOURCES OF VITAMIN D
- HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D
- VITAMIN D & CANCER
- VITAMIN D – CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, MORTALITY & DIABETES
- CAUSES OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
- VITAMIN D – SUNLIGHT & UV EXPOSURE
- DOES CALCIUM PREVENTS BONE LOSS?
- VITAMIN D & INDIANS
- HOW TO OVERCOME VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY?
