Anti-Aging Matters » Vitamin D http://anti-agingmatters.com Because anti-aging and health matters! Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:35:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Vitamin D. http://anti-agingmatters.com/vitamin-d/ http://anti-agingmatters.com/vitamin-d/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:05 +0000 admin http://anti-agingmatters.com/?p=53 Vitamin D is naturally supplied by the sun, so 10 minutes each day is all that is required. Besides the sun, it is also found in milk, eggs, and fish.  So how does vitamin D aid anti-aging?  This vitamin is vital for the formation of teeth and bones as well as maintaining a healthy thyroid.  Also, it helps the absorption of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals.

It is beneficial in treating nervousness, constipation and muscular fatigue.

A diet lacking in Vitamin D can result in the deformation of bones and tooth decay.

Toxicity can occur if exceeding dosage.  The body cannot excrete this vitamin naturally. The signs associated with toxicity are thirst, itchy skin, vomiting, diarrhea, soreness in the eyes, frequent urination and others.

The recommended daily allowance of Vitamin D for adults is 400 to 500 IU.
The recommended daily allowance of Vitamin D for children is 400 to 500 IU.

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