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Dr. Stengler: Hi, I'm Dr. Mark Stengler. Today I want to comment on a recent study on vitamin D. In this study, they found that people with low levels of vitamin D had a significantly higher risk of dying from many different kinds of diseases. There are many reasons for this. Vitamin D helps support a healthy immune system, it helps control inflammation in the body — and most chronic diseases, if not all of them, are related to chronic inflammation. Vitamin D also helps the body utilize nutrients like calcium more effectively, and it acts as a hormone in the body, so it's involved in hormone balance.
So I recommend, as I do with my patients, that you get your blood vitamin D levels checked. You want a level of 50 units or higher on a blood test. Most patients I see need at least 2,000 units of vitamin D a day, but most actually need 5,000. And remember — recent studies show that at least half of the population, and up to 75 percent of people, either have low levels of vitamin D or are actually deficient in it. So get your vitamin D levels checked, supplement if you need extra amounts, and I think this will be very helpful for your health.
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Vitamin D acts like a hormone in your body, and contributes to a healthy immune system. It also helps control inflammation, helps your body use nutrients better, and helps maintain overall hormone balance. Watch this quick video for some important info on vitamin D like how many units you may need per day, and what to do to get your levels checked.
When your vitamin D levels are low, your body is at risk for dying from many different kinds of diseases. Call the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine today to schedule an appointment to get your vitamin D levels checked!
