If you haven't already raised your intake of vitamin D to levels well above the federal Recommended Daily Allowance, you should. New evidence is coming to light almost daily that not only is this vitamin essential to maintain good health, but also plays a role in preventing disease, as well.
Check with your doctor to be safe, but a daily intake of 1000 mg. in supplement form is generally considered safe. The D3 form is the one best assimilated by the body, but vegetarians may prefer D2 because of its plant sources.
If you live in the Northeast, you can't make enough of this vitamin through sun exposure, so supplementation is a must. Some diseases listed in an article by Tom Sturm for the Valley Advocate that probably can be prevented by ingesting enough D are: tuberculosis, high blood pressure, arterial disease, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, tooth and gum disease and many, many types of cancer. Think of all the money you'll save, not to mention stress, if you spend a few dollars a month on this supplement and avoid chronic disease. Talk about cheap insurance!
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