Here’s a great message from Chris the Kiwi…

Hey mate, 
I hope this finds you better than ever!
As you now realize, Vitamin D is a very important component to optimal health. You may ask yourself if you are a getting enough of it. Well mate, that’s a very good question considering your health and happiness depend on it. 

You also may be wondering if you’re Vitamin D deficient – yet another vital question.

VITAMIN D LEVELS ARE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE BLOOD SERUM CONCENTRATION OF CALCIDIOL, OR 25(OH)D. THE OPTIMUM LEVEL OF VITAMIN D FOR HEALTH IS CONTROVERSIAL, BUT IT WOULD APPEAR THAT APPROXIMATELY 35NG/ML PROVIDES MINIMAL BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND PROTECTS AGAINST FRACTURES AND FALLS. THAT’S WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO NATURALLY GET MORE VITAMIN D.

The Endocrine Society and Institute of Medicine define critical vitamin D deficiency as < 20ng/ml. The main cause of deficiency is inadequate exposure of the skin to sunlight, and it is very common, with more than 50% of Americans estimated to be clinically deficient. Mate, I truly hope you’re getting adequate sunshine. 
Your vitamin D levels depend on your environment, sun exposure, diet, and where you are. Here are some factors: 
–    Season: Winter time usually means its darker and harder to get sunlight, and therefore Vitamin D. Spring is here – don’t be afraid of incremental increases in your daily skin exposure to sunlight
–    Time in the sun, amount of clothing, and sunscreen affect your skin’s exposure to UVB and therefore your vitamin D production.
–    Diet and supplements affect your vitamin D levels and effectiveness.
–    Your skin color: darker skin has a harder time converting sunlight into Vitamin D.
–    Age: Babies, Kids and Teenagers tend to have less Vitamin D whereas adults tend to have more. 
–    People with the following health conditions may be vitamin D deficient and need MORE: obesity, fat malabsorption syndromes, thyroid disorders, chronic inflammation, Crohn’s disease, coeliac disease, diabetes, and some types of liver and kidney disease.
–    People who have recently spent a long period in hospital may be vitamin D deficient due to a lack of sun exposure.
–    If you take the following medications you may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency: anticonvulsants, barbiturates, antacids, replacement hormones, corticosteroids, anticoagulants, blood thinners, and some anti-HIV medications.
–    If you are obese, have GI problems such as leaky gut which will affect your ability to absorb dietary Vitamin D, or any thyroid or auto-immune issue, it is likely you need more vitamin D.
By referencing the above, you can get a good idea on whether or not you are getting enough Vitamin D. 
If you are getting enough sunshine and have adequate Vitamin D, high five! Great job! 
However, if you have doubts and may be thinking you are Vitamin D deficient, there is hope for you in the following 3 health tricks: 

1. Get more sun – yes you may know by now  
2. Eat oily fish and eggs, which contain vitamin D3.
3. Consider supplementation with a quality source of vitamin D3, such as cod liver oil (if you can palate it) or our own Vitamin D3 drops (in fractionated coconut oil) 
I encourage you to take action today and at a very minimum make one of the above suggestions a part of your daily life. You will thank me for it. 
“100% Focus On Happiness” 
That is my mantra, and it starts with phenomenal health. 
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Best,
Chris “the Kiwi” 
P.S – Be on the look out here soon for another Vitamin D post. Hint: This one is a big one so make sure you don’t miss out. 
P.P.S Check out the first thing I take every morning for happiness and optimal health Click Here —> Drink This For More Energy