5 Ways Vitamin D Could Save Your Life
Posted by Dr. Mercola | Posted in Health | Posted on 05-08-2009
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Promotes Weight Loss
You need vitamin D to effectively lose weight. Your insulin works better, and vitamin D helps you lose belly fat. Diabetes is also related to low vitamin D levels.
Reduces Risk of Death
Your overall mortality is reduced.
Fewer Bone Fractures
Without vitamin D, calcium can't be absorbed. But if you get enough vitamin D, it can help you avoid osteoporosis, bone fractures and falling, which is a cause of morbidity among the elderly.
Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
Vitamin D improves blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
Helps Fight Cancer
Vitamin D improves the functioning of your immune system, and that helps fight cancer.