The Sun Will Come Out, Tomorrow (or we hope so!)
The sun is a powerful thing. It not only keeps our planet from going into a deep freeze, it also provides quite a few health benefits. Getting a daily dose of sunshine can boost your mood, improve your immune system, and kickstart vitamin D production.
So What’s So Great About Vitamin D?
Since vitamin D helps to regulate your immune system, it is your first line of defense. Studies have shown that vitamin D can help your pancreas make insulin, lower blood pressure, and aid in the absorption of calcium. Since calcium makes our teeth and bones super strong, a healthy supply of vitamin D is extremely important for a healthy mouth.
No Sun? Eat Your Vitamin D!
The sun isn’t the only source of this nutrient. You can also increase your intake of vitamin D by eating foods that contain a lot of it such as:
No matter how, make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. Research shows that a lack of vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, increased risk for type 1 diabetes, and even serious cancers of the breast, colon, or prostate.
Make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your smile healthy, including eating a healthy, well balanced diet and visiting my Long Grove dental office regularly.
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