Vitamin D Benefits - Part 3 of 3 - Conclusions

In part 1 of this series, I showed you how deficient we are in Vitamin D.  How the sunlight significantly increases our vitamin D intake, and how the use of sunscreen decreases that intake by 90%.  We have seen how much food would need to be consumed in order to reach the same beneficial levels we receive via the sun.

In part 2 of the series, I gave examples of vitamin D benefits with regards to degenerative diseases such as cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and influenza.  In fact, I showed you a study from Japan which showed your risk of coming down with the flu was drastically reduced when supplementing with vitamin D vs. receiving a flu shot.  And I gave some examples of the negative effects of the H1N1 flu shot:  banned in Australia due to an increase in seizures and a 300% increase in narcolepsy in Finland and Sweden.

So where does that leave us?  The fact remains 40% of the population is deficient in vitamin D.  While it is possible to receive the RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) every day, it is simply not enough.  Currently, the RDI is 400IU/day, and the FDA is currently looking at doubling that recommendation.  Compared to the 15,000IU-20,000IU we can receive from only 15-30min in direct sunlight when at its highest point in the sky.

So in order to receive these increased benefits, make certain you get some sun first before you put on the sunscreen.  After you have been out for 15-30min, then go ahead and reach for the lotion.  If you live in a northern climate, then it becomes important to supplement with a high quality, pharmaceutical grade vitamin D supplement during the fall and winter months.  Studies have shown that increased levels of vitamin D in the blood can help ward off the flu virus.  And given the apparent dangers of flu vaccines, this may be a better choice.  However, I want to make it clear that this is not my recommendation, simply my opinion.  You should make this decision for yourself.

I hope you received some benefit from this 3-part series on Vitamin D.  If anything, you have more knowledge to make better decisions now.

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