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Saturday, October 16, 2010

If Your are Fat, You probably are "D-3" Deficient. Helps if energy low, fights cancer, helps general health.

Vitamin D, IMPORTANT FOR OBESE PEOPLE
Information from Johns Hopkins
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Background
Vitamin DVitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10 minutes of exposure is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies. The term "vitamin D" refers to several different forms of this vitamin. Two forms are important in humans: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 is synthesized by plants. Vitamin D3 is synthesized by humans in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays from sunlight. Foods may be fortified with vitamin D2 or D3.
The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Recently, research also suggests vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, and several autoimmune diseases.
Rickets and osteomalacia are classic vitamin D deficiency diseases. In children, vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, which results in skeletal deformities. In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacia, which results in muscular weakness in addition to weak bones. Populations who may be at a high risk for vitamin D deficiencies include the elderly, obese individuals, exclusively breastfed infants, and those who have limited sun exposure. Also, individuals who have fat malabsorption syndromes (e.g., cystic fibrosis) or inflammatory

General Sources, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins and others:
1.       Vitamin D Short Facts:  When you are overweight your body does not process “D3” well. Obese people need vitamin “D” supplements, because the deficiency can become dangerous to health.
2.       When synthesized by body, converts to calcitriol whch helps the immune system. Calcitriol acts as a cytokine, defending the body against microbial invaders.
3.       It circulates as a hormone, regulating, calcium and phosphate in the bloodstream (important to the heart.
4.       It helps the bones to grow.
5.       Deficiency can lead to thin, brittle or misshapen bones, rickets, and osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
6.       Doctor Holik, (Institute of Medicine)  now says that “D3”  reduces risk of
·         type 1 diabetes,
·         multiple sclerosis,
·         rheumatoid arthritis
·         inflammation/cardiovascular disease
7.       Your body will produce “D” with 14 to 30 min a day in the sun, but there are some                 risks of skin cancers from sunlight.  "Sunlight is the easiest, it's free, and your  body is very efficient at making vitamin D from the sun, and it lasts twice as long as other sources," says Dr. Holick.


8.       Good dietary sources are fortified foods such as milk, yogurt, margarines and cereals, catfish, sardines, salmon, tuna and egg yolks. But "it is hard to get enough vitamin D from your diet unless you enjoy dairy and fish, so it makes sense to try to get limited exposure to sunlight if you can and take a vitamin supplement," says Elisa Zied, MS, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association
9.       Food for Thought  Research Report on How to Lose Weight is an excellent source of in depth information with quotes from hospitals, doctors, and experts who have credibility and knowledge in weight loss issues.  
10.    Says ‘Dr. Holick’  “Chances are, you are not getting enough vitamin D for good health. So boost your D with safe sun exposure, or supplement your diet with 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 a day. And be sure to eat a variety of foods rich in vitamin D. Also, check with your dermatologist about guidelines for safe sun exposure.”
11.    Dr Holick: Ph.D., M.D., Professor of Medicine of Physiology and Biophysics at Boston University School of Medicine. “ obese patients are more prone to vitamin D deficiency because they sequester the vitamin D. So we typically give obese patients two to three times more vitamin D in order to maintain their blood level of 25-hydroxy D, above 30 nanograms per ml.
Mayo Clinic: apoptosis of cells.   apoptosis of cells.   
12.    Vitamin D reduces inflammation, and helps regulate the proliferation, differentiation and cell activity. 


MAYO CLINIC:
Many of us are short on Vitamin D, which has plenty of health benefits.
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD

It has long been known as the vitamin that cured rickets. But today, vitamin D is being hailed for being able to do much more than that.
Scientists have known for some time about vitamin D's role in helping the body absorb calcium, in maintaining bone density, and in preventing osteoporosis. But new research suggests it may also help protect against chronic diseases such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune diseases.
Yet many adults have low blood levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is not abundant in our usual food choices, so we get most of the vitamin from sun exposure and multivitamins. The problem is that the sun is not a reliable source for everyone.
The season, time of day, geography, latitude, level of air pollution, color of your skin, and your age all affect your skin's ability to produce vitamin D. Further, the form of Vitamin D found in most multivitamins is vitamin D2, which does not deliver the same amount of the vitamin to the body as the more desirable D3 form.

Deficient in D?

Vitamin D is the only vitamin that is also a hormone. After Vitamin D is made by the skin or eaten, the kidney and liver help to convert it into an active hormone form. As a hormone, it controls calcium absorption to help the body build strong bones and teeth, and it helps maintain muscle strength. When you are deficient in calcium and vitamin D, your bones break down to supply calcium to the rest of your body. But being deficient in vitamin D can take a toll on more than just your skeleton.
"There have been concerns about vitamin D status in the U.S. because of increasing reports of deficiencies, with an estimated 10 million Americans over age 50 diagnosed with osteoporosis," says Atlanta-based rheumatologist Eduardo Baetti, MD.
"Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low bone mass and osteoporosis because vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium from the diet. Low levels of vitamin D have also been linked with poor muscle strength and other chronic conditions, such as autoimmune disease and some forms of cancer."
The Sunshine Vitamin
D is also the only vitamin that does not need to be consumed in food or supplements because our bodies are efficient at making it when our skin is exposed to direct sunlight (not through a window). But not all sun exposure is the same, and many factors help determine how much we absorb. In general, the farther away you are from the equator, the less efficient the vitamin D production, but cloud cover and air pollution can hinder the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.How Much Do We Need?
The current recommended intake of vitamin D is 200 IU (international units) for those up to age 50; 400 IU for people 51-70; and 600 IU for those older than 70. Requirements increase with age because older skin produces less vitamin D.
But these recommendations date back to 1997. "Additional studies have been published since that time documenting the effectiveness of higher levels of vitamin D," says Holick, who was a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee that issued the recommendations.
Evidence is mounting that we may need even more -- especially older, dark-skinned, or housebound people.
According to the IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, the safe upper limit for vitamin D is 2,000 IU for children, adults, and pregnant and lactating women. Some experts have suggested increasing the recommended amount to more than 2,000 IU daily. But since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the body, there's some concern it can be harmful in large doses.
"The current recommendations are not adequate to protect against chronic diseases or prevent osteoporosis," says Holick. "All evidence suggests that infants and adults can tolerate 1,000 IU a day as safe, without risk of toxicity."
"Take a daily vitamin D3 supplement of 1,000 IU or [get] safe sun exposure to maintain proper blood levels of vitamin D and reduce the risk of common cancers, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammation associated with cardiovascular diseases," he suggests.
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