Science now proves that we are going through a vitamin D deficiency epidemic.

As more and more scientific evidence emerges, confirming that currently recommended daily allowances (RDA) of vitamin D are grossly insufficient for young and old alike. It is estimated that 25 to 50 percent of any healthcare budget could be saved with adequate vitamin D serum levels.

1. D tests currently being offered: 1,25(OH)D, and 25(OH)D

2. Normal vs. Optimal

The “normal” 25-hydroxyvitamin D lab range is between 20-56 ng/ml. As you can see in the chart below, this conventional range is really a sign of deficiency, and is too broad to be ideal.

In fact, your vitamin D level should never be below 32 ng/ml, and any levels below 20 ng/ml are considered serious deficiency states, increasing your risk of as many as 16 different cancers and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, just to name a few.

The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 50-70 ng/ml.

This range applies for everyone; children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

3. Get 15 min sun exposure.

4. Take natural D3 (cholecalciferol) vs syntheic D2 suppliment.

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