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Posted on Jul 26th 2007 4:10PM by Brian WhiteFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
According to a new piece of research from Canada, blood pressure increases when the body does not get the needed amount of Vitamin D from whatever source, every day.It's known that high blood pressure is correlated with a propensity of heart disease and hypertension, and getting enough Vitamin D is a great way to help normalize that pressure daily. Of course, there are plenty of other activities that need to go along with it.
If possible, try getting some sunlight every day. Contrary to what sunscreen manufacturers like to say, a small dose (as little as 10 minutes per day) of sun exposure to the skin promotes internal Vitamin D production every day -- and it's free. Just don't overexpose (and burn) yourself. That is definitely not good.
