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Shining a light on need to boost vitamin D levels in Canada
Friday, October 31, 2014
TORONTO, Ont. (October 31, 2014) – As winter draws closer and our daylight hours grow shorter, Canadians are being urged to take steps to protect their health by maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D. continue reading
Vitamin D blood levels of Canadians, 2009-2011
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
40% of Canadian will be deficient this winter because of lack of sunlight. 25% are deficient in the summer. This relates to only Bone health at blood above 50nmol/L. 40 vitamin D researchers say 100 to 150 nmol/L for optimum Health for other diseases. That makes over 90% of Canadian vitamin D deficient. continue reading
Keep slim by going out in the sun:
Friday, October 24, 2014
Going out in the sunshine could help keep a person slim, as researchers say moderate exposure to UV rays helps release a chemical which slows down the development of obesity and type II diabetes continue reading
Vitamin D Day Nov 2nd – get involved
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Get the message out about Vitamin D day November 2nd continue reading
Sunbake and live longer?
Friday, October 17, 2014
Sun worshippers outlive sun avoiders — but don’t forget the sunblock
JCTA Note: as we all know, we don't need to sunburn. continue reading
