Lack Of Vitamin D Can Cause High Blood Pressure
by Christian Goodman
I am extremely fortunate in my position to be able to receive direct feedback from my clients. They let me know personally, how my program has helped and ask follow up questions to help ensure they are as healthy as they can possibly be. Sometimes, the same question comes up and its good to be able to address the answer to many.
Vitamin D deficiency is something people have asked about as it relates to different health problems.
Vitamin D is actually several different vitamins ” Vitamin D2 and D3 specifically. Vitamin D3 is produced when a persons skin is exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light. In fact, sunlight is the easiest way to get the required amount of Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is important because it allows the body to process calcium and phosphorus, providing for strong bones. It is also important in the maintenance of the bodys organs, including the heart.
Studies have shown that a Vitamin D deficiency in conjunction with hypertension makes an individual twice as likely to suffer from a cardiac event (stroke, heart attack, etc.)
Is there a Way to determine if lack of Vitamin D might be my problem?
Since symptoms of Vitamin D are often the same symptoms of other diseases (hypertension, flu-like symptoms, periodontal issues, depression, bone diseases), the best and easiest way to check to see if you are Vitamin D deficient is to have your doctor perform a blood test.
Age is a factor that can make one person more suseptible to a deficiency. Older adults tend to spend more time indoors away from the ultraviolet light. In addition, older skin does not convert the Vitamin as readily.
Another group at risk for Vitamin D deficiency would be those who are homebound, those living in northern latitudes, and those whos occupations preclude them from direct sunlight.
Larger amounts of the pigment, melanin produce darker skin and also reduce its ability to process Vitamin D from ultraviolet exposure.
Obese people are also at a greater risk for Vitamin D deficiency. Obese people have a lower plasma concentration and Vitamin D tends to accumulate in the fat cells.
I recommend first talking to your doctor, but spending about ten minutes per day in the sun can help you obtain the necessary Vitamin D.
Many foods contain Vitamin D either naturally or enhanced ” Cod, salmon, mackerel, tuna, milk, eggs, cereal. Consult your doctor to ensure you are eating the required amount to maintain adequate Vitamin D production.
You might also consider supplements to help get an adequate amount of Vitamin D, but again a doctor’s advise is suggested to insure you don’t overdo it and suffer other problems.
I recommend the High Blood Pressure Program regardless of the cause of your high blood pressure due to the outstanding results.
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Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to natural health research and found solutions to many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural health alternative blog or check out his Natural High Blood Pressure treatment.