Current Vitamin D Recommendations May Not Protect the Heart: Research
Two new studies indicate current recommendations for the vitamin may be too low, but research remains conflicted about its impact on heart disease outcomes.
Current vitamin D dosage recommendations may be falling short when it comes to protecting your heart, according to new research.
Two new studies from Intermountain Health presented at the American Heart Association’s 2023 Scientific Sessions reported that the current recommendations of the micronutrient may be too low and could lead to serious health consequences.
How Does Vitamin D Affect the Heart?
Vitamin D is often considered the sunshine vitamin because our primary source of the micronutrient is solar rays. It’s also found in foods such as fortified milk and orange juice, fatty fish, mushrooms, and beef liver. The benefits of adequate vitamin D intake include reduced inflammation, protection against osteoporosis, increased neuromuscular function, and better immune function. Too little vitamin D puts an individual at risk of developing bone weakness and more.
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A.C. Dahnke is a freelance writer and editor residing in California. She has covered community journalism and health care news for nearly a decade, winning a California Newspaper Publishers Award for her work.
