About Nutrition: Vitamin D In the Winter

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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Do you take vitamin D supplements? It's a good idea to take vitamin D this time of the year if you live in the northern latitudes. This week I'll talk about vitamin D. Have a great week! Shereen Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Risk Today I read a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology in which the authors looked at vitamin D deficiency, supplementation and cardiovascular disease risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes. Read more See More About:  vitamin d  vitamin supplements  What is Vitamin D? itamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It's not found in many foods unless they have been fortified. Normally, your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Read more See More About:  vitamins  nutrients  Vitamin D Deficiency A vitamin D deficiency can result in weak, brittle bones. Children who don't get enough vitamin D may have rickets, and adults with vitamin D deficiency are at a greater risk for osteoporosis. Read more See More About:  vitamins and minerals  osteoporosis  vitamin d How Much Sun Exposure Do I Need for Vitamin D? A reader asks, "How much time in the sun do I need to get enough vitamin D? Can I get enough vitamin D from my diet or do I need to take supplements?" Read my answer See More About:  vitamins  vitamin d  Nutrition Ads Nutrition Vitamin D Degree in Nutrition Food and Nutrition D3 Vitamin Featured Articles Ages and Stages Weight Loss Nutrition, Diet and Health Issues Shopping and Meal Planning Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How To Lose Weight Calculate Your Calorie Need Good Nutrition: Is Your Diet Healthy? Hydration Calculator What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement