The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has published a new paper, “Vitamin D & Health”*. In it, the SACN recommends the reference nutritional intake for vitamin D be 10 µg/d (400 IU/d), throughout the year, for everyone in the general UK population aged over four; including those pregnant and lactating, and especially those at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency; the housebound, elderly, infirm.
Vitamin D is synthesised in our bodies when exposed to UVB radiation, but this can be influenced by several variable factors, such as time of day, season, latitude, altitude, cloud cover, air pollution, clothing and sunscreen use. In the UK, one of the most cloud covered countries in the industrialised world, sunlight-induced vitamin D synthesis is only effective between late March/early April and September, so all the more reason to supplement with vitamin D through the winter months.
Vitamin D is involved in so many processes in our body, but here are seven top reasons** to supplement your diet with vitamin D!
Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
Adequate vitamin D is required for efficient calcium absorption and for the maintenance of normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate that are needed for the normal mineralisation of bone.
Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels
Calcium in the blood contributes to normal blood clotting.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children. For children one consequence of not having enough vitamin D is it can cause their bones to soften and can lead to rickets. There is also a well-established link between vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis and this is most associated with the negative effect on calcium metabolism.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function
This has relevance to all age groups and none more so than those at risk of osteoporosis. Vitamin D receptors are to be found in skeletal muscle cells and research suggests that people with unwarranted muscle aches, pains and weakness have a significant incidence of low serum vitamin D.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth
Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce the risk of developing tooth decay. Research shows that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of tooth decay in infants and younger children. Also, studies have shown that children with tooth decay have lower levels of vitamin D.
Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin D is essential to innate immune cell functions and the association between vitamin D depletion and weakened immune function has been researched.
Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division
Healthy cell division is vital to the overall health of all of our body; skin, muscle, organ and bone.
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With summer but a distant memory, and the cool winter climes setting in, our skin can really suffer from the change. Oily skin can be dried out, dry skin can feel so tight it’s as though any moisture that once was present has long left, and more mature skin can appear aged beyond its years. Yes, the change from summer to the autumn and winter time is probably the most difficult for us to adapt our skincare system to.
Thankfully, Green Energy Organics has a solution no matter what your skin ailment. For skin suffering from discolouration, pigmentation and age spots, la Recolte des Fleurs d’Oranger is your solution. The line works by combatting the formation of age spots and pigmentation by regulating the synthesis of melanin. The combination of grape seed oil and pomegranate helps to slow skin cell ageing, whilst extract of linden flowers and aloe, with grape polyphenols, and distillates of orange, grapefruit, lemon, orange blossom stimulates the skin’s micro-circulation, producing a rejuvenated and radiant complexion.
For skin showing the signs of stress, anoud dehydrated and dryness, le Rituel Extra Doux is the skincare of choice. A stimulating formula that activates collagen production and rehydrates the skin. The formula the products are based around is packed with rich nutrients to restore the skin’s moisture balance relieving stress and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Rich in nourishing omegas, oleic, and linoleic fatty acids, with vitamins A,B1,B2,B6,C,D,E,F, resveratrol and four stem cells activates the genes of living cells and slows the signs of ageing.
Green Energy Organics Skincare Products Available –
Cleanser £16.50
Toner £15.95
Exfoliant £19.95
Gel Mask £21.95
24hr Cream £39.95
Eye & Lip Serum £38.50
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