Defy Aging with the Sunshine Vitamin
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted April 22, 2024
If there’s one thing you absolutely must do for your health, it’s to maintain healthy vitamin D levels.
I can’t stress this enough.
And if you think vitamin D is only good for beefing up your bones, think again.
Because while vitamin D is crucial for maintaining healthy bones, recent research has revealed that this vital vitamin has much MORE to offer.
Vitamin D is on the front lines, fighting the good fight against some of today’s biggest health threats.
There’s no shortage of what vitamin D can do.
The so-called sunshine vitamin can improve bone health and muscle function, lower blood pressure, and reduce depression symptoms.
The nutrient is like a guardian angel for your DNA, keeping it stable and preventing damage that can lead to serious health problems like diabetes and cancer.
Vitamin D is a powerful ally in the battle against premature aging. Our cells deteriorate and stop dividing correctly as we age, leading to cellular senescence.
This can cause body-wide inflammation, a major contributor to age-related diseases.
But vitamin D supplements can help slow this process down to a crawl, essentially keeping our cells “younger” and healthier.
Older adults taking vitamin D supplements have stronger immune systems, so they’re better equipped to fight infections and diseases.
Plus, D improves muscle and lung function and reduces oxidative damage in the brain and heart, protecting against neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.
Vitamin D is a key player in gut health. Studies show this hardworking vitamin improves the gut microbiome by…
- increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides,
- keeping the gut walls strong and stable, and
- regulating the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut.
It’s never too late to start taking your vitamin D levels seriously and to give your body the support it needs to thrive.
So, don’t wait. Talk to your doctor TODAY about adding vitamin D to your daily routine.
P.S. Don’t make THIS deadly vitamin D mistake.
Source:
Ruggiero, C., et Al., Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging with Vitamin D: Starting to Decode the Myth. Nutrients, 16(6), 906. doi. org / 10. 3390/nu16060906
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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