The significance of maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D is becoming clearer through emerging research. There is now mounting evidence that higher levels of vitamin can help prevent the following:
- Colorectal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Skin cancer
Additionally Vitamin D deficiency has been found to be associated with the following:
- Heart Disease
- High Blood pressure
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Multiple sclerosis
- Autoimmune disorders
- Vitamin D3 should be taken in adequate doses of about 2000 IU daily. Higher doses might be needed in cases of deficiency.