Vitamin D Supplements
Post menopausal women have a tendency to be vitamin D deficient.
Natural TreatmentsHere are some ways that you can increase your vitamin D level the natural way. SupplementsIf you are under 65, take 800-1,000 IU daily. If you are over 65, take 800-2,000 IU daily.SunlightGet outside (without sunscreen) for 15-20 minutes a day three times a week. Expose as much of your skin as possible (without getting into trouble!).If you live somewhere with a harsh winter climate, it's difficult to get this amount of sunlight. If that is the case for you, be sure to take your vitamin D supplements. Sunlight will also help to boost your serotonin level and will therefore make you less moody. FoodYou can get vitamin D into your system by eating fatty fish (salmon, herring, mackerel) and eggs. Many foods are fortified with vitamin D as well. These include milk, orange juice, cereal, bread and margarine.Vitamin D Prevents...Vitamin D does all kinds of good things for our bodies. Here are a few: OsteoporosisVitamin D is like a natural osteoporosis treatment because it helps our bodies to absorb calcium. Because of this, it helps to prevent our bones from getting brittle.People who don't get enough vitamin D are at risk for developing osteoporosis and bone fractures. RicketsPeople who have low levels of vitamin D develop rickets which is a disease that prevents the body from making new bone. It is also called osteomalacia.HypertensionVitamin D has been shown to ward off high blood pressure.PMSVitamin D can help alleviate symptoms of PMS such as breast tenderness.OtherThere is also some correlation between a lack of vitamin D and some types of cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease.Return to the Natural Herbs for Menopause page Go From Vitamin D Supplements page to the Estrogen Source Homepage.
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