Vitamin D
New research summarised by Medical News Today highlights three clear ways that optimal vitamin D levels can support longevity.
Despite the fact that the benefits should be well-known and obvious, vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. In the US, almost 42% of all adults are deficient.
The three new studies show:
- Lower cancer risk
Higher levels of vitamin D are linked to a reduced incidence of colorectal cancer and other tumours.
- Protection for the heart
Studies show that sufficient levels of vitamin D support vascular health, reduce inflammation, and may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Slower cellular ageing
A sub-study from the VITAL trial shows that daily intake of vitamin D3 (2,000 IU) helped preserve telomere length over four years, equivalent to up to three years of “cellular youth.”
Measuring and optimising vitamin D is an obvious core strategy for longevity.
