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Essential Nutrient Vitamin D...Bone Health
The Alpha Swoletauri System prioritizes multivitamins. As I’ve mentioned before even when eating a healthy diet, we can be micronutrient deficient. My personal experience led me to having high blood pressure and 3 blood clots in my leg. As I investigated root causes for my conditions, I found that many things could effect the circulatory system. These nutrient deficiencies cause a ripple effect in the body and are very hard to pinpoint. I thought I would investigate what each vitamin does and what could be some of the issues of being deficient. If you are like me, you’re understanding of the vitamins is very basic. I learned that we get Vitamin D from the sun, and Vitamin D is a good for bones. As you’ll see, that’s only part of the story.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. This means that our body does not make enough of it on its own. We must consume Vitamin D. That is where things get complicated.
D2 & D3
Vitamin D exists in 2 primary forms. Vitamin D is possibly the most crucial Vitamin for our studies for several reasons. One, Every cell in our body either has a receptor for Vitamin D or the ability to methylate Vitamin D. Second, the majority of the population is deficient in Vitamin D. Third, it is the only Vitamin that our body produces…from thin air.
We get Vitamin D in a variety of ways. Diet, Sunlight (UVB) and Supplements are common sources. You see below that the food sources are similar to the other Fat Soluble Vitamins…Salmon, Eggs, Raw Sauerkraut, cod liver Oil, Beef Liver, but unfortunately, these amounts are low. Our skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. This has a lot of variables like environment, season, air pollution, lifestyle. The best plan is to supplement with a quality multivitamin.
I recommend taking a good Multivitamin and eating Olive Oil, Avocados, Eggs, Peanut Butter, Seeds and Nuts (raw).
What Vitamin D Actually Does
It’s more than just help your skin. Here is an excerpt from the National Health Institute:
“Vitamin D (also referred to as calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis.
Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal bone mineralization and to prevent hypocalcemic tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles, leading to cramps and spasms). It is also needed for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts [1-3]. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis.
Vitamin D has other roles in the body, including reduction of inflammation as well as modulation of such processes as cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and glucose metabolism [1-3]. Many genes encoding proteins that regulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis are modulated in part by vitamin D. Many tissues have vitamin D receptors, and some convert 25(OH)D to 1,25(OH)2D.“
Vitamin D Roles in the Human Body:
- Bone Health: Enhances the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus from the gut.
- Bone Growth: Unstable molecules that can damage cell membranes, proteins, DNA. They potentially lead to chronic diseases like Cancer.
- Immune System: Regulates the immune system.
- Cell Differentiation: Promotes cell differentiation and inhibits Cell Proliferation. This is a cancer prevention role.
- Insulin Regulation: Plays a role in insulin production and glucose metabolism.
Vitamin D Plays a Major Role in Every Part of the Body
Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin E deficiency is the number 1 cause of preventable blindness and blindness in children. A Vitamin D Deficiency leads to Rickets, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Immune Dysfunction and Mood Disorders. Early symptoms include:
- Muscle Weakness
- Balance Issues
- Peripheral Neuropathy (Numbness of hands and feet)
- Retinopathy
- Frequent Infections
- Difficulty Talking
- Increase in Infections
- Muscle Cramping
Signs of Vitamin D Toxicity (Too Much)
It is possible to have too much Vitamin D. Vitamin D is fat-soluble and is stored in the Cell Walls. All the studies were done using Synthetic Tocopherols. So, be sure to get organic Vitamin E. The symptoms include Headaches, Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea.
Best Sources for Vitamin D:
- #1 Sunlight
- Cod Liver Oil
- Salmon/Sardines
- Mushrooms
- Eggs
- Beef Liver
- Fortified Foods (Milk, Cereal, Orange Juice)
Take a Deep Dive into Vitamin D:
Summation
As you can see. Vitamin D plays a major role in Bones-as we thought. But, it is also very important to many other functions of the body from head to toe. Vitamin D is important for our Brain, Nervous System, Lungs, Bones, Heart, Liver, Immune System, Cell Growth, Cell Differentiation. Most of us are not eating near enough food to get enough Vitamin D. It just isn’t plentiful in food. The main source is the sun, but for many of us we don’t get enough sun time and we aren’t exposing enough skin.
Recommendation
This is why I recommend a multivitamin as the backbone to the Alpha Swoletauri way. With proper Micronutrition, we can focus on other aspects of our health. If you aren’t taking a multivitamin, you have no idea what could already be in the process of happening…stroke, heart attack, blindness.
Jer Scare
My real life example…I was lacking Folate. It led to blood clots. It could have led to Stroke, Heart Attack, Heart disease. My doctor could have said no more exercise, ice baths, sauna, your heart can’t take it. Then, 1 micronutrient deficiency could have caused a ripple effect through my body and life. Not only could my heart have been effected, but I then I also couldn’t experience the benefits of exercise, ice baths and sauna.
Conclusion
This is why I say take the multivitamin and eliminate that variable. If you’ve noticed, signs of micronutrient deficiencies are minor. Muscle Weakness, Dry Hair, Night Vision, Acne, Swollen Leg (My real life example). Results from extended deficiencies are major. Blindness, Heart Disease, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke. Most of us don’t run to the doctor for something minor. Something minor probably doesn’t warrant a full blood analysis. So, we figure it out when something major happens, The Stroke. Let’s be smart and beat it to the punch!!
Bonus: Great Video to Help with Diet Choices
Fat Soluble Vitamins:
Vitamin A
The Alpha Swoletauri System prioritizes multivitamins as part of the Lion Diet. As I’ve mentioned before even when eating a healthy diet, we can be micronutrient deficient. My personal experience led me to having high blood pressure and 3 blood clots in my leg. As I investigated root causes for my conditions, I found that many nutritional deficiencies could effect the circulatory system. These nutrient deficiencies cause a ripple effect in the body and are very hard to pinpoint….Read More…
“Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy. People are also exposed to free radicals in the environment from cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet light from the sun.
The body also needs vitamin E to boost its immune system so that it can fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It helps to widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting within them. In addition, cells use vitamin E to interact with each other and to carry out many important functions.“
Vitamin K Roles in the Human Body:
- Blood Clotting: Essential for synthesizing proteins required for blood coagulation and activates clotting factors to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Bone Health: Regulated the binding of Calcium in Bones and activates a protein critical for bone formation and mineralization.
- Cardiovascular Health: Regulates the calcium levels in blood vessels
- Cell Metabolism: Helps cell’s Mitochondria make ATP for energy.
Water-Soluble Vitamins:
Vitamin B
Vitamin B Roles in the Human Body:
- B1: Helps convert Carbohydrates to energy, supports nerve function, and plays a role in muscle contraction.
- B2: Aids in energy production, supports cellular function, growth and development and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.
- B3: Supports the metabolism by helping to convert nutrients to energy. Essential for DNA repair and the production of stress and sex hormones.
- B5: Crucial for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is important for fatty acid metabolism and the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.
- B6: Involved in Amino Acid metabolism, red blood cell production and the creation of neurotransmitters…….
Vitamin C
Vitamin C Roles in the Human Body:
- Antioxidant: Powerful Antioxidant that helps protect Cells from damage by free radicals. This reduces the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
- Collagen Synthesis: Essential for the biosynthesis of collagen. Collagen is a protein involved in clotting and maintaining the structure of skin, blood vessels, bones and connective tissue.
- Immune Function: boosts the immune system by stimulating the production and function of white blood cells. It enhances the skin’s defense system and helps wounds heal faster.
- Absorption of Iron: It improves the absorption of iron.
- Cardiovascular Health: Associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Eye Health: Reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
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