| Chances are, by now you've heard SOMETHING | | | | Fact: Most sunscreens actually block the rays that |
| about the anti aging benefits of Vitamin D. This | | | | produce Vitamin D. And in fact, the incidence of |
| little miracle vitamin (specifically Vitamin D3) has | | | | cancer has actually gone UP since people started |
| been getting a lot of press lately. | | | | using sunscreen! |
| If you haven't heard about the benefits of | | | | What You Don't Know: It turns out that since |
| Vitamin D, here is a brief list: | | | | Vitamin D3 protects against some cancers, by |
| - inhibits inflammation (major cause of aging) | | | | inhibiting the sunshine from sunscreen, we are |
| - maintains calcium balance | | | | actually increasing our cancer rate. |
| - helps to regulate blood pressure | | | | Needless to say, the American Dermatology |
| - boosts your immunity | | | | Association is all up in arms, saying it's ridiculous to |
| - protects against some cancers (mainly colon) | | | | even suggest anyone go out in the sun without |
| There are lots of other research studies being | | | | sunscreen. |
| done with additional benefits discovered all the | | | | Fact: The government recommends 400 units of |
| time. | | | | Vitamin D per day |
| But here is some controversial news about | | | | What You Don't Know: Most research indicates |
| Vitamin D you may NOT know: | | | | that 4,000 units per day is needed. |
| Fact: Your body produces Vitamin D naturally with | | | | Although it is possible to have Vitamin D toxicity |
| sun exposure. | | | | from taking too much, the incidences are actually |
| What you don't know: | | | | quite rare. Testing is recommended. |
| - Wearing sunscreen inhibits Vitamin D production. | | | | Important questions to ask yourself: |
| - The melanin in dark skinned and tan people | | | | Am I deficient in Vitamin D? |
| inhibits production of the vitamin, so if you are | | | | How do I get tested? |
| dark or tan, you may be deficient. | | | | What do I look for when buying Vitamin D? |
| - As we age, we produce less Vitamin D from | | | | There are many easy ways to make anti aging a |
| the sun, so if you are over 40, you may be | | | | part of your life. Check the website below to get |
| deficient. | | | | more information about Vitamin D and make an |
| - Overweight people need more Vitamin D than | | | | informed buying decision. |
| slender people. | | | | |