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4. Vitamin D
Most of us think of strong bones and teeth when we think of Vitamin D. But studies have found that sufficient levels of this vitamin play a role in maintaining the health of the smooth muscle that keeps our blood vessels flexible.
In reviewing data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Most insurances will cover testing vitamin D levels. But most doctors will skimp on recommendations about how much to supplement to boost your levels, relying on lower dosages that barely improve bone health.
For full-body benefits, Dr. Michael Cutler recommends 1,000 International Units (IU) daily or 5,000 IU twice weekly of vitamin D3 to boost and maintain your levels of this disease-fighting vitamin adequately.
