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We've been taking an additional vitamin D3 supplement for years now, since we are aging and want to stay in good health. Here's some info as to why it's an important vitamin for the aging man...
Read whole article here: https://easyhealthoptions.com/aging-category/the-vitamin-every-aging-man-needs-vitamin-d/Dr. Geo Espinosa | Sep 19, 2013
One vitamin critical for aging men’s health is vitamin D3: However, about 40 percent of the U.S. population may be deficient in D3.
This vitamin helps prevent many diseases and health problems. It is important for lowering the risk for enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Vitamin D3 is commonly called a vitamin; but since our bodies can synthesize it from exposure to sunlight, it is actually a hormone (also called cholecalciferol).
We can also get this substance from diet and through supplementation. This hormone affects many different areas of the body, including your weight, appetite and even your ability to get a good night’s sleep.
