There was something to say about the days when I was a kid. No TV or very little, no computers, computer games, or cell phones. If you wanted something to do you went outside and played with your friends and got plenty of sunshine (Vitamin D) (didn't have sunblock in those days, which affects the absorption of this important vitamin). Of course, I realize that the neighborhood isn't as safe as it once used to be, but still, sunshine as a source for Vitamin D, as you will see by this article, is very important in your adult years.
Below is an excerpt from the article with a link provided for the complete article.
Low vitamin D in youth linked to higher risk of heart issues in adulthood
A new study has found that adults who had low levels of vitamin D as
children and teens may be at a heightened risk of heart issues.
The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and
Metabolism, examined the relationship between low levels of vitamin D
and increased thickness of the arteries, also called increased carotid
intima-thickness (IMT). The researchers analyzed 2,148 volunteers and
measured their vitamin D levels from ages 3 to18. An optimal vitamin D
level is between 30 and 50.
Here is the link to the complete article: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/02/11/low-vitamin-d-in-youth-linked-to-higher-risk-heart-issues-in-adulthood/
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