Vitamin D Deficiency May Lead to Dementia
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A new report in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease hypothesizes that a deficiency in vitamin D may be a risk factor for dementia. The report is written by William Grant, PhD, from the Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center (SUNARC).Many past studies have associated increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, and periodontal disease to a deficiency in vitamin D. All of these diseases are linked in some degree to dementia.
"To date, the evidence includes observational studies supporting a beneficial role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of diseases linked to dementia such as vascular and metabolic diseases, as well as an understanding of the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of several mechanisms that lead to dementia," explained Grant.
A recent report from China stated as many as 90% of the 50 to 70 year old population are considered vitamin D deficient. Western populations are estimated to be similarly deficient.
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Ted Hutchinson 6-11-2009 @ 6:58AM
Grassrootshealth.net are a charity promoting Vitamin D knowledge.
At their website they have a series of video's from leading Vitamin D scientists explaining the role of Vitamin D status on cancer, heart disease and diabetes incidence.
They also have a chart showing Chronic Disease Incidence by 25(OH)D levels from which you can see attaining and maintaining as level around 55ng 137.5nmol/l is associated with least incidence of disease.
As attaining and maintaining such a level may take, depending on latitude, skin colour, obesity it may take 5000 ~ 6000iu daily as Dr Davis, Heartscanblog finds is necessary.
Regular postal testing of 25(OH)D for $40 can also be done by participating in a trial that Grassrootshealth are sponsoring as part of their ongoing research.
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Toby Lee 6-11-2009 @ 7:44AM
If you are interested in vitamin D you should take a look at www.vitaminD3world.com The site has good summaries of the data and offers a new formulation of vitamin D in a micro-pill formulation. The pills have been formulated with cellulose which absorbs water very quickly. This ensures that the pill breaks up very quickly to provide for maximum absorption. Many vitamin D pills on the market have very poor dissolution properties resulting in poor absorption.
The site also offers to supply customers with a free supply of 400IU for their children.
best regards
Toby Lee
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