As we learn more about vitamin D, we are learning more everyday the way this important to our health vitamin will help us. We are going to get into our sources of vitamin D in a minute, but to begin with here are several of the exciting latest findings for this true miracle vitamin. There is now evidence to linking vitamin D to the reduction of Alzheimer's Disease, benefits for health of our eyes, helping to prevent Type 2 diabetes, controlling seizure in epilepsy, and the treatment of tuberculosis.
But here we will concentrate on strength and weight loss. From a recent investigation published in the journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was discovered that when individuals combined vitamin D and resistance exercise it was found to be a more positive change in waist-to-hip ratio as opposed to those who only did resistance strength exercise. Waist-to-hip ratio is now considered a far better gauge in determining your threat for heart problems and type 2 diabetes than body mass index (BMI). The ratio really highlights the importance of losing belly fat for superior wellbeing.
Additional research has found that those with higher levels of vitamin D in their systems had greater arm and leg force, with a greater association established with strength in the arms. We normally associate this vitamin with assisting bones take in calcium, but newer research has found that it plays a vital role in the development of fast-twitch muscle fibers. Considering that upper body and arms comprise greater amounts of the fast-twitch muscles as opposed to our legs, this is the reason why the vitamin will have a greater consequence with the upper body.
In another study of NFL players it was found that players who suffered muscle injuries generally had significantly lower levels of vitamin D. Surprisingly, this study found that 27% of the players in this investigation had deficient amounts, which means that if those deficiencies were addressed by all professional teams it could be possible to reduce athletic injuries, maybe dramatically.
So what are the best ways for us to get this important vitamin, and is there any risk from getting too much? The optimum means will be from the sun. When your cholesterol in the skin is exposed to sunlight, it is transformed to vitamin D. However since we have now been told how detrimental cholesterol and sunlight is to our wellbeing, it is no surprise so many people remain wanting. As with anything, they must be kept within safe levels. It is suggested that sun exposure to the arms and legs for 5-30 minutes a day twice a week at midday will be sufficient. This is where we ought to be receiving 80-90% of the vitamin.
Of course if it's winter and you don't see the daylight for weeks at a time, there are some superb food options. Vitamin D fortified orange juice or milk is good, as are egg yolks, cheese, butter and fortified cereals. Salmon and other fatty fish are additional great options. But since it is recommended that we get 600-800 IU of vitamin D, which is a lot of salmon to consume if you don't have supplementary sources. Supplements in this case could be the last choice, but most experts that are not selling vitamin supplements agree that this isn't the top source of vitamin D.
Author Resource:
Egg yolks are wonderful source of Vitamin D, and as long as they are eaten in moderation they are excellent for heart health. Read all about this wonderful vitamin and how it helps build muscle on our website http://muscle4weightloss.com/ . Rich Carroll is a writer and avid health advocate now living in Chicago.
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