Vitamin D Deficiency Responsible For Lupus And Other Health Conditions?

September 4th, 200910:22 am @ Angela Odom

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vitamin-dWell that’s what they are saying at VisitBulgaria.

According to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, any one who has lupus or is genetically predisposed to the condition e. g. family members have lupus, can benefit from taking vitamin D supplements.

Apparently, ‘low levels of vitamin D correlated with increased auto-antibodies i. e. proteins that attack the body’s own tissue.’

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As more scientists study the impact of vitamin D deficiency evidence is emerging that this type of malnutrition may increase one’s risk of developing a variety of chronic health conditions, including high blood pressure, cancer, type I diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, including some mental disorders like depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Hmm, seasonal affective disorder.  I had it bad when I lived in Chicago.  Admittedly, my doctor has increased my dosage of D from 1,000 mg, to 2,000 mg, and recently he increased it to 3,000 mg. I am seriously deficient. According to my doctor, the good news is my level is increasing but no cigar. Apparently, Vitamin D is important and I am noticing the difference. I cannot wait to see how I feel once my levels reach the normal range.