Latest Study Explores the Positive Impact of Vitamin D on Health in Older Adults

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00:00Latest study explores the positive impact of vitamin D on health in older adults.

00:06Vitamin D is sourced from sunlight, food, and supplements. It helps absorb calcium for strong

00:12bones, supports the immune system, and maintains muscle function. A study explored potential extra

00:18benefits for older people, investigating if vitamin D offers more advantages beyond its known functions.

00:23The study examined 16,800 individuals aged 60 to 84 over 5 years, with one group taking 2,000

00:35international units of vitamin D daily and the other a placebo. Of these participants, 1,336 had

00:42major cardiovascular events. The vitamin D group experienced a slightly lower incidence of heart

00:48issues than the placebo group. While some find the study findings compelling,

00:56others argue they lack statistical significance. Previous research hasn't linked vitamin D to heart

01:01issues. However, vitamin D is crucial for blood vessel support, healthy blood pressure, and preventing

01:07lipid elevation, arterial stiffening, and vascular dysfunction. Deficiency relates to increased heart

01:13disease and stroke risk. Vitamin D deficiency results from insufficient dietary intake, sun exposure,

01:23or absorption issues, causing muscle weakness, bone pain, and fatigue. It affects immunity and mood,

01:29potentially leading to rickets in children. Consuming sardines, salmon, tuna, cod liver oil,

01:36egg yolk, and milk helps maintain adequate vitamin D levels. While you can obtain vitamin D from supplements,

01:46it's crucial to choose reputable brands. The FDA doesn't regulate supplements for safety

01:51or effectiveness, so ensure quality by selecting products tested for purity, potency, and safety by

01:57a trusted third-party agency.