Why is vitamin D deficiency so common?
Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin. The most natural and easiest way to get vitamin D is exposing clean skin to UVB sunshine. Vitamin D deficiency can be a serious problem especially in the UK where there is insufficient sunshine. During the early and latter parts of the day and throughout colder months (Oct-April), the sun’s rays enter the Earth’s atmosphere at too much of an angle. The atmosphere blocks the UVB part of the rays, so your skin can’t produce vitamin D.
Why is vitamin D important?
Vitamin D plays a very important role in immune system health, cardiovascular system health, musculoskeletal health and nervous system health. A deficiency may increase susceptibility to serious health conditions such as osteoporosis and there are no obvious warning signs.
Vitamin D is stored in the body and too much can become toxic. A Vitamin D test is a safe and effective tool to safely monitor your Vitamin D levels and ensure correct levels of vitamin D3 supplementation.
Why test for Vitamin D Deficiency
Tests can be ordered and conducted in the comfort of your own home using a postal kit or at the clinic during your consultation. Test results are discussed at your nutritional therapy consultation and an effective nutrition, lifestyle and supplement protocol is designed to support your individual needs.
Contact us to find out more about vitamin D tests or book your free 15-minute telephone appointment below.
Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin. The most natural and easiest way to get vitamin D is exposing clean skin to UVB sunshine. Vitamin D deficiency can be a serious problem especially in the UK where there is insufficient sunshine. During the early and latter parts of the day and throughout colder months (Oct-April), the sun’s rays enter the Earth’s atmosphere at too much of an angle. The atmosphere blocks the UVB part of the rays, so your skin can’t produce vitamin D.
Why is vitamin D important?
Vitamin D plays a very important role in immune system health, cardiovascular system health, musculoskeletal health and nervous system health. A deficiency may increase susceptibility to serious health conditions such as osteoporosis and there are no obvious warning signs.
Vitamin D is stored in the body and too much can become toxic. A Vitamin D test is a safe and effective tool to safely monitor your Vitamin D levels and ensure correct levels of vitamin D3 supplementation.
Why test for Vitamin D Deficiency
- You live in the Northern Hemisphere where direct skin exposure to sunlight is low
- A deficiency in your body’s ability to produce vitamin D
- Your diet is low in vitamin D (such as fish liver oils and butter)
- Ageing – there is a marked decrease in the capacity of the human skin to produce vitamin D as we age
- Impaired absorption due to kidney or digestive diseases
Tests can be ordered and conducted in the comfort of your own home using a postal kit or at the clinic during your consultation. Test results are discussed at your nutritional therapy consultation and an effective nutrition, lifestyle and supplement protocol is designed to support your individual needs.
Contact us to find out more about vitamin D tests or book your free 15-minute telephone appointment below.
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