Importance of Vitamin D

Have you been reading all the news articles about Vitamin D lately?

Optimal levels of Vitamin D (40-80 ng/ml) enhance the creation and functioning of healthy cells throughout the body. In addition to protecting the bones and boosting the immune system, studies show that Vitamin D helps prevent certain cancers, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and colorectal.

A study conducted by Cedric Garland and other prominent vitamin D researchers determined that women with vitamin D levels above 52 ng/ml have half the risk of developing breast cancer as those with 13 ng/ml! Garland (et al) estimates that 58,000 new cases of breast cancer in the U.S. could be prevented per year by raising vitamin D levels to 52 ng/ml. Imagine what the global impact could be!

A simple blood test is all that's needed to find out your vitamin D level.

Usana, as usual, was ahead of the game. Well before all of the hoopla in the media, they had increased the Vitamin D levels in their multi-vitamin packets to a whopping 2000 IU's as well as having an individual Vitamin D supplement. Usana, the world's leading supplement company!