Vitamin D:
Why should I measure Vitamin D?
> Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorous absorption to maintain bone health
> Vitamin D insufficiency is linked to depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
> Vitamin D is important in neurological autoimmune processes like MS
> Vitamin D helps prevent inflammation that damages tissues
> Vitamin D has been shown to reduce hip fracture by 20%; to correlate with lower risk of diabetes mellitus, to improve balance, performance and reaction time in elderly, to assist the immune system, and to be important in pregnancy, lactation and in growing children.
> Testing for Vitamin D levels detects deficiency or excesses, allowing for proper dosages
Reference: Metametrix Clinical Laboratory
