Vitamin D Is A Double Edged Sword


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Home \| Health And Wellness Vitamin D Is A Double Edged Sword By: Russell Eaton, Posted on: 2008-02-24 All the recent research is continuing to show a strong link between Vitamin D and positive health issues ranging from new asthma treatments and lung health to the prevention of colon and breast cancer. For instance, research is showing that a daily intake of 1,000 units of Vitamin D greatly reduces the odds of getting colon cancer by about half, and the chances of breast and ovarian cancer by about one third. It is well known that sensible, regular exposure to ultraviolet sunlight helps the body produce Vitamin D. You cannot "overdose" on Vitamin D that is produced through UV exposure (but of course you might get badly sunburn so never over-expose your body to sunlight!). What is less well known is that vitamin D supplements can be very harmful in certain circumstances. Vitamin D has many important functions, one of which is the absorption of calcium. This vitamin greatly increases absorption of calcium (from the food you eat) and puts it into the blood stream so that it can be used by the body. The big danger is that if milk is consumed on the same day that vitamin D supplements are taken, the bloodstream is overwhelmed with calcium, and this can cause harmful calcification just about anywhere in the body. Calcification of the body is known to be at the root of much illness such as stroke, cancer and heart disease, to name but a few of the conditions. When a person consumes dairy milk, the protein in the milk quickly makes the bloodstream too acidic. The body reacts to this by pulling calcium from the bones back into the bloodstream (calcium is very alkaline and so it helps neutralize the blood). Following this, calcium from the milk enters the bloodstream more gradually. As this happens, too much calcium builds up in the blood. In a "knee-jerk" reaction the body gets rid of the excess calcium in the bloodstream by dumping it in different parts of the body, leading to harmful calcification and disease. Problems are made worse if vitamin D supplements are taken on days that dairy milk is consumed. This will increase further the amount of excess calcium that accumulates in the bloodstream. Doctors call this 'hypercalcemia', a known medical condition that can result in a variety of health problems. It is important, therefore, to avoid consuming dairy milk and vitamin D on the same day. To protect your health you should avoid taking vitamin D supplements on days that dairy milk is consumed (or vice-versa). Better still, switch to non-dairy milk which is far more nutritious and delicious than cow's milk. If non-dairy milk is difficult to obtain, you can easily make your own milk from ingredients that can be stored at home. Article Source: http://www.allthebestarticles.com Non-dairy milk made from seeds, nuts and soybeans is truly delicious and full of health-promoting nutrients. Find out how to Make Your Own Milk. No special milk-making machine needed. Only takes minutes to make. Please Rate this Article Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Health and Wellness Articles Via RSS! Additional Articles From - Home \| Health And Wellness Is Cpap An Effective Treatment For Snoring? - By : Thomas Wilson Getting The Facts Right On How To Get Rid Of Louse Infestations - By : Rashel Dan Hgh. Can It Really Work As An Effective Anti Aging Product? - By : Scott Schofield Exploring Postpartum Hair Loss - By : Jamie Bollig Day Spas Aren't Just For Women - By : Betty P Davis Burn Fat Safely and Effectively - By : P. Rodgers Alzheimer's Disease- Facts You Should Be Aware Of - By : Robert William Locke Arthritis Drug Options - By : Eunice Gaelek Just Say "No" to Drugs: Embracing Natural Back Pain Relief - By : Julius Riason Top Five Myths About How to Eliminate Stretch Marks - By : Maia Pells	Attention Writers! Articles Needed! Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Featured Author Eileen McDargh Members Area Submit Articles Member Login Submission Guidelines Publishers/Webmasters Top Authors Most Popular Articles Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Featured Websites Wedding Party Shoes Wedding Party Mall Sports and Concert Tickets Pet Gift Site Questions? Contact Us Vote For All The Best Articles.com at Best Directory TopSiteList Sponsored by Fitness Inform Vote For All The Best Articles.com at Top Article Directory List Top Sites Never Stare At A Blank Screen Again!

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