Are You Vitamin D Deficient?
Because of the recent studies coming out surrounding Vitamin D, many doctors are testing patients for Vitamin D levels and recommending supplementation to the large percentage of people that are found to be deficient. The way most people get Vitamin D is through exposure to the sun. Your body produces high amounts of Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. However, due to the following reasons, many people are not getting the usual exposure to the sun.
- People are more intentional about staying out of the sun to prevent skin cancers
- An increasing number of people are using sunscreens
- Many people are spending more time indoors
- Many people live in colder climates with less sun exposure
When sun exposure is low, we rely solely on nutrition to get the Vitamin D our bodies need. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get the needed amount from foods. For this reason, many doctors are recommending supplementation to their patients.
Next time you see your doctor, ask to get your Vitamin D levels tested to see if you are Vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D levels are measured as 25 hydroxyvitaminD in ng/mL. The recommended levels are as follows:
- Above 50 = Good
- 30-50 = Moderately Low, Recommend Supplementation
- Under 30 = Deficient, Strongly Recommend Supplementation
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