Vitamin D is one nutrient I recommend to nearly all my patients because it offers so many health benefits. One of the many benefits of Vitamin D is it's ability to reduce the risk of Parkinson's Disease. In one study, those with the highest vitamin D levels showed a 65 percent lower risk of the disease. Vitamin D truly is an amazing nutrient as it is useful for many other reasons, including it's role in prevention of breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and fatigue. I typically recommend that 25-OH-vitamin D3 levels be monitored (this is a blood test) to determine how much vitamin D to supplement, as needs vary from person to person.
Be well,
Dr. Liz
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