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In a new study it was discovered that older people can reduce their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes by spending more time in the sunshine.

Sunlight boosts vitamin D in the skin and older people are more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency due to the natural aging process and changes in lifestyle. We recommend liquid Vitamin D for the winter because in Chicago the winter creates a double problem -less sun and people are out less.

Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with metabolic syndrome, a combination of medical and metabolic disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Vitamin D deficiency is very common. The researchers found 94 percent of people in the study had a vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) deficiency or insufficiency.It can also produce fatigue and you won't know is related to Vitamin D deficiency.In Chicago February ,March and April, people tend to be tired and short- tempered which I contend relate to that deficiency.

The amount of sunlight it takes to make enough vitamin D is always less than the amounts that cause reddening or burning so it should be possible to get the benefits without the worry about skin cancer or skin damage
We can also boost vitamin D levels by eating foods such as oily fish, liver and eggs.

Ironically, as we get older and need to spend more time in the sun, we do the opposite - we spend less time outdoors - and cover ourselves up with clothing.So get yourself out gardening or walking.
DO IT NOW. Your body can store enough vitamin D in the sunny months so you'll have enough in you to stay healthy all winter. (2)

2. Ling L, Pan A, Hu F, Franco OH. Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and metabolic syndrome among middle-aged and elderly Chinese. Diabetes Care.

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