Tom Foster
Recently, a study was conducted that revealed several facts concerning how vitamin D supplementation affects adults over the age of 60. The investigation explored the idea that older adults might endure fewer major cardiovascular events if they were exposed to greater amounts of vitamin D. The benefits of this vitamin include the ability to absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus that are necessary for building and maintaining a healthy skeletal structure. Not only that, but lab studies have shown that this vitamin can aid in reducing the growth of cancer cells and control and reduce inflammation in the body.
Study Results
Out of 21k+ participants tested in this study, with a control group and a placebo group created to note the different effects, there was no conclusive evidence established. Vitamin D has been noted as helpful to the individual in terms of aiding one’s health. However, there is no overwhelming data that states, definitively, that this vitamin will consistently prevent major cardiovascular events from occurring. In other words, vitamin D is good for the body, particularly in helping with skeletal structure and inflammation, but it is not a cure-all for cardiovascular issues.
The following are some of the health benefits of Vitamin D.
Mental Well-Being
The interior makeup of any human being is a hodgepodge of materials that help us to survive. Vitamin D is one of those substances that can help our bodies to regulate itself, particularly when it comes to our mental health.
Prevention/Treatment of Chronic Diseases
People indeed need more than just vitamin D, but the fact remains that this substance is deficient in some folks and can help many people. In older adults, a vitamin deficiency can lead to bigger problems.
Physical Well-Being
The physical well-being of older adults is constantly in question since as the body ages, things break down and don’t recuperate as quickly, if at all. Vitamin D and other such substances can help to avoid the accelerated process and keep people healthy for a little longer.
Maintenance of Skeletal Health
Some people might ask what this vitamin can do for them in terms of their bones. Simply put, it can absorb calcium and keep a person’s bones healthy.
Helps Against Heart Disease
Plenty of sources can help against heart disease, but it takes a big mix to keep this disease from progressing. This vitamin does help to prevent heart disease by regulating blood pressure.
Type 2 Diabetes
It’s hard to think that one vitamin can do so much, but when the human body works so well with this substance it’s hard to deny it. Helping to regulate one’s blood sugar is an important part of their overall health.
Depression
It’s tough to tell anyone who’s suffering from depression to just take a vitamin to feel better. But, it has been established that the body needs this vitamin and that it can profoundly affect one’s mood.
Weight Loss
How can a vitamin make you lose weight, right? By making a person feel less hungry this is entirely possible.
Multiple Sclerosis
It’s not going to negate the chances that one will develop MS, but this vitamin will help to lower those chances. An interesting study shows those who get more sunlight don’t often suffer from MS as often.
Hypertension
What do you think happens if your arteries stiffen up? It’s tougher for blood to flow, and it’s easier to suffer from high blood pressure. This vitamin helps to keep those arteries smooth and free-flowing.
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