SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- During the winter
months—when you are sheltered inside away from the sun—it is more
vital than ever to get a daily dose of vitamin D. Getting adequate
amounts of vitamin D helps support bone health, proper immune
function and can even boost your mood.* While you absorb more
sunlight in the warmer months, it is still essential to be
conscious about how much vitamin D you receive no matter the time
of year.
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"Vitamin D plays a vital role in calcium absorption, keeping
your bones strong and supporting your cardiovascular health and
immune function. Unfortunately, too many people just don't get
enough of it during the day," says Dr. Brian Dixon, USANA's executive director of
health and science education. "It has been estimated that more than
one billion people worldwide and 30-40% of the population between
15 and 49 years of age in the United
States suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Even during the
heart of summer, most people only get around 300 IU of vitamin D
from the sun alone—no doubt due to their modern lifestyles. I
strongly advise taking a daily vitamin D supplement not only during
the winter, but all year round to ensure you are getting all the
vitamin D your body needs."*
Experts vary on the daily recommended dose of vitamin D, but
studies conducted by USANA Health Sciences suggest that
approximately 4,000 IU/day is needed to get to and maintain a
healthy level of vitamin D in your body. This can be achieved
partially through diet with foods such as fatty fish like salmon,
tuna, mackerel and sardines, specific types of mushrooms and dairy
as well as responsible sun exposure. However, these are relatively
small contributors, which is why experts recommend taking a daily
vitamin D supplement as a safe and effective way to raise vitamin D
levels.*
Combat deficiency now by going to USANA.com and picking up your
own maximum-strength vitamin D supplement.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease.
About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a
U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality
supplements, personal care and healthy products in
its FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. Learn more about USANA by
visiting our website http://www.usana.com or the official
USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.
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