Each type of cancer has its own nuances that necessitate individualized nutritional and supplemental protocols.\u00a0 Pervasive to all however is the importance of Vitamin D3.<\/p>\n
Vitamin D is either ingested in the food we eat or manufactured through sun exposure.\u00a0 It is fat-soluble and actually behaves more like a hormone than a vitamin.\u00a0 Vitamin D acquires its hormone-like actions when it is converted to the active form of D3 (Calcitriol) by the liver and kidneys.<\/p>\n
It is established that D3 is required for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, vital for bone health.\u00a0 However, virtually every tissue and cell in our body has receptor sites for vitamin D3, including those of our immune system. This suggests that vitamin D3 plays a critical role in our health beyond bone maintenance.\u00a0 As an example, T-cells, a vital component of our immune system, are white blood cells whose main job is to fight infection.\u00a0 T-cells need vitamin D to convert from an inactive form into an active form.\u00a0 Other research has shown that vitamin D3 lowers C-reactive protein (CRP).\u00a0 CRP is elevated when there is inflammation in the body.\u00a0 Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for a number of conditions including coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.\u00a0 Strengthening your immune system and lowering inflammation are important components of preventing and fighting disease.<\/p>\n
Many people are deficient in D3.\u00a0 Consider supplementing if you are one.\u00a0 It\u2019s vital for your health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"