Audrey Health Clinic
How are your immunity, muscle metabolism, neurological function, cardiovascular health?
What is one common cofactor in these functions? Vitamin D
Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone health but it is also involved in all of the above-mentioned functions. It is called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body can make its own vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight.
We are not all equal when dealing with Vitamin D: genetic variances can significantly impact vitamin D
availability and response.
One variation impacts how well we transport Vitamin D in circulation; it affects muscle recovery and fat metabolism.
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Another variation impacts our sensitivity to Vitamin D and mediates various aspects of the immune system, dopamine synthesis and bone formation.
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​Vitamin D deficiency can result in lower bone density (example: osteoporosis). Other symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency include muscle weakness, difficulty thinking clearly and unexplained fatigue.
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Too much Vitamin D can cause high blood concentrations of calcium, leading to over-calcification of bones, soft tissues, heart and kidneys.
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Whilst sunlight is the best source (note that the body becomes less efficient at producing its own Vitamin D as we age), Vitamin D is also present in a few foods and can be obtained from supplements.
The genetic variations mean that some people will need higher blood levels of Vitamin D than others and that regular blood checks of our Vitamin D status is necessary.
Would you like to know your “Biological Blueprint” and find out your strengths and weaknesses?
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