When vitamin D is up, heart disease risk is down

As we age, our levels of key nutrients tend to become depleted. So as the birthdays pile up, we need to be diligent about boosting those levels.

Especially with a nutrient as important as vitamin D.

In a new study from the UK, University of Warwick researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 28 studies to examine links between blood levels of vitamin D and heart disorders.

Nearly 100,000 subjects were involved in the studies.

One of the researchers described the results for NutraIngredients-USA: “We found that high levels of vitamin D among middle age and elderly populations are associated with a substantial decrease in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.”

So, no need to go sun-crazy, but whenever possible – 15 to 20 minutes of direct sunlight daily. Just do it!

To Your Good Health,

Jenny Thompson

Source:
“Vitamin D May Cut Elderly Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk” Stephen Daniells, NutraIngredients-USA, 2/17/10, nutraingredients-usa.com