vitamin D
See also the related blog post: Vitamin D: Shedding some light on the new recommendations.
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Watch videos about vitamin D
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Evolutionary Argument for Optimal Vitamin D LevelShould the vitamin D levels found in lifeguards be considered the norm for our species given the fact that we evolved running around naked all day in equatorial Africa?
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Vitamin D Recommendations ChangedThe Institute of Medicine tripled their official vitamin D recommendation based on target blood levels that indicate a large percentage of the U.S. population is deficient.
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Vitamin D Pills vs. Tanning BedsA reclassification of tanning beds as a category 1 carcinogen underscores the importance of vitamin D supplementation for those at risk for deficiency.
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Vitamin Supplements Worth TakingThere are two vitamins not produced by plants that may require supplementation.
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Raw Food Diet MythsSome nutrients are destroyed by cooking but some nutrients become more absorbable.
