We love our vitamins in the Cornerstone office, our content creator Phil even has three tubs on his desk! So this is the perfect time to brush up on your information about Vitamin D, after all, November 2nd marks Vitamin D Awareness day. Why not grab a cuppa and take 5 minutes to read up what Vitamin D is, what it’s good for and why you should consider taking it! Read on now.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is important for good overall health and strong and healthy bones. It’s also an important factor in making sure your muscles, heart, lungs and brain work well and that your body can fight infection. Your body can make its own vitamin D from sunlight. You can also get vitamin D from supplements and a very small amount comes from a few foods you eat.
What is Vitamin D Awareness Day?
Vitamin D Awareness Day is a day to recognize vitamin D deficiency as a world problem. The day is led by the Vitamin D Society, Vitamin D Council and GrassrootsHealth, non-profit organizations dedicated to spreading awareness on the vitamin D deficiency pandemic. Researchers agree that at least one-third of the world is deficient in vitamin D, and some scientists even think a greater percentage of people are deficient in vitamin D.
Why are so many people deficient, you might ask? It’s simple really. We get vitamin D from sun exposure (great news for us Brits, huh?) and now, more than ever, the world’s population lives an indoor lifestyle, avoiding the sun daily. Doctors are beginning to discover that vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
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What is Vitamin D good for?
Furthermore, these organisations are discovering that vitamin D deficiency may make some diseases more severe, like respiratory diseases and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and lupus. And they’re discovering that vitamin D can be an important piece in the treatment of some illnesses and diseases, including cystic fibrosis, asthma and many other diseases! What’s great is that Cornerstone is soon to release our own Daily Energy Boosting Multi-Vitamins which are jam-packed with every type of vitamin you need, especially the vital vitamin D! They are made in the UK and are an expertly blended combination of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients sourced at the highest standard, packed full with Vitamins C, D3 and B12, Magnesium, Iron and Riboflavin to support your immune system, metabolism and energy levels, eyesight and joint health.
Why Should you take it?
As stated, Vitamin D has many benefits for your health and well-being. To name a few, it helps to boost your immune system, it’s ingredients promote healthy bones and teeth, and can also support your lung functions and cardiovascular health. Please take the time and learn about vitamins and the ones you may be deficient in and share what you know with others. Learn, educate and participate; let’s get the word out and remember to keep your eyes peeled for Cornerstone’s Daily Energy Boosting Multi-Vitamins!