Here I Go Again
Here I go again sharing my personal health information. It’s that time of the year again for my annual physical with my internist.  Once again my blood work detected a deficiency in my Vitamin D level.
Here I Go Again

I’ve talked about my levels of Vitamin D in my  Mighty D post.  Also known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is a water soluble mineral which is formed in the skin when the skin is exposed to UVB rays in direct sunlight.  The downside of this vitamin is that is not found in many that I foods that I like and enjoy.

Wearing: Who What Wear Collection @ Target Trench Vest, Lafayette 148 New York Wool Interlock Jersey Layered Wrap Dress and Cole Haan Tall Brown Suede Boots with J. Crew Factory Goldstone Necklace
Wearing: Who What Wear Collection @ Target Trench Vest, Lafayette 148 New York Wool Interlock Jersey Layered Wrap Dress and Cole Haan Tall Brown Suede Boots with J. Crew Factory Goldstone Necklace.  Beauty:  Lips: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Como.

Vitamin D is derived from three main sources – sunlight exposure, supplements and certain foods.  The foods that could help improve my Vitamin D levels such as milk, pork tenderloin, oatmeal, oysters, salami, canned salmon, deli ham, beef liver, catfish and swordfish are foods that I almost never eat.
The Mighty D

I am my own worse enemy.  I don’t drink milk, eat pork or beef.  I’m not fond of many fishes, I only like baked oatmeal and oh no to oysters. In addition, I wear a high level of SPF to protect my skin  from the sun’s harmful rays.  The high strength of SPF I wear may reduce the amount of natural Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is good for the heart, bones, muscles nerve fibers, immune system, and more.  In short, it helps keep you feeling young and healthy in mind and body.  The basic function of Vitamin D is to regulate blood levels of calcium and phosphorous, hoping to build strong bones and healthy teeth.

Benefits of Vitamin D:
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May assist in cancer prevention 
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Reduced risk of osteoporosis
•  Improved phosphate and calcium absorption
•  Aids in dissolving plaque in the bloodstream
•  Improved heart health
•  Treats psoriasis
•  Possible prevention of diabetes
•  Prevents and treats rickets

Vitamin D Deficiency:
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Increased risk of developing heart disease
•  Impaired bone mineralization & bone pain
•  Rheumatoid arthritis
•  Muscle weakness
•  Rickets
•  Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
•  Colon Cancer
•  Prostate Cancer
•  Osteomalacia
•  Possible Risk of Autoimmune Disorders

New clinical study results confirm that Vitamin D levels above 50 ng/L have the strongest association with good brain health.  It has been discovered that deficiency in women over the age of 50 is more widespread than known.  The fact is that many do not even know that they have a deficiency, I was fortunate that my physician detected through my annual blood work.

My Vitamin D levels (Over the years, I’ve kept track of my medical information before it became a mandate to provide patient portals medical information):
2015:  41.3 ng/mL
2016:  40.4 nglmL

My internists agreed that getting my Vitamin D level to 50 mol/L is my new goal. She prescribed a prescription Vitamin D. I will be re-checked in three months.

“Here I Go Again’  keeps in line with one of the goals of The Age of Grace, to encourage you to get routine check-ups to know important numbers and information regarding your personal health.

Have a fabulous week!

Siggy