Vitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies
reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good
health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just
play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host
of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of
serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as
well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing
weight, and more.

This hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking
for helpful advice and information on the "nutrient of the
decade."

Coverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for
disease prevention
How and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of
Vitamin D - from both your diet and nutritional
supplements
The best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D

If you're looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin
D can have on you and your family, you'll find everything you need
right here.

Autorentext
Alan L. Rubin, MD has been a physician in private practice for more than 30 years. He is the author of several bestselling health titles, including Diabetes For Dummies, High Blood Pressure For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies.

Zusammenfassung
Your plain-English guide to the many benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more.

This hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking for helpful advice and information on the "nutrient of the decade."

Coverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for disease prevention
How and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of Vitamin D from both your diet and nutritional supplements
The best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D
If you're looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin D can have on you and your family, you'll find everything you need right here.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: The Life History of Vitamin D 5

Chapter 1: The Essentials of Vitamin D 7

Chapter 2: Finding Out If You Have Enough Vitamin D 21

Chapter 3: Considering Calcium 43

Part II: Key Roles of Vitamin D 55

Chapter 4: Facilitating Bone Growth and Strength 57

Chapter 5: Protecting the Immune System 79

Chapter 6: Preventing Cancer .99

Chapter 7: Safeguarding Your Heart 123

Chapter 8: Avoiding Diabetes and Related Conditions 137