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newsletter rss feed  A Brief Look at the Importance of Ensuring
Adequate Vitamin D Status  I've been working to put together a
comprehensive look at why ensuring that you're getting enough
vitamin D is one of the most important ways you can prevent
disease and increase your lifespan.  My full report should be
ready in a few days, but until then, here's a look at a few
essential details on vitamin D and some of what it does in your
body:    • Decreases your risk of all types of cancer    • Helps
to maintain strong bones and teeth    • Enhances the strength
and efficiency of your immune system, which decreases your risk
of developing autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
and lupus    • Helps your body regulate its blood sugar levels,
playing an important role in preventing type II diabetes    •
Lowers risk of developing Rickets (in childhood)    • Helps to
prevent high blood pressure  Since the 1980s and until just a
few years ago, the conventional