We all know how important the Sunshine Vitamin is for our health but what we don’t know is how to get the most out of this vitamin when we need it most. Vitamin D helps prime your immune system by preparing T Cells for action by increasing antibody production in order to fight infection. Now when it comes to boosting your health and getting enough vitamin D, I recommend getting your Nutrients from Natural Sources first. Before reaching for that pill bottle made with synthetics and other ingredients, I hope to help you understand how your body works best in the most supportive and natural environment; The way God intended and without the risk of unwanted side effects.
Now some might say “But we don’t get as much sunlight as we need!” and while that is true, especially during the winter months, there is always a way to get your nutrients organically. Some of the best ways to create natural absorption of the sunshine vitamin are; to include foods that are grown and produced in the sunlight and or in nutrient-dense earth, in your daily diet.
Organically grown vegetables, of any color, use the sunlight to synthesize vitamin D and they are the most abundant and easiest sources of getting this important nutrient into your system. Grass (grown in the sun) fed, free-range (sunshine exposed) animal protein also contains more vitamin D per pound (lb) than its unconventionally farmed counterpart. By including foods that are rich in naturally bio synthesized Vitamin D you create an environment for your immune system, endocrine system and hormones to function properly. Leading to better health and better quality of life.
There is also an important factor that must be mentioned and that is that Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it needs a constant supply of Healthy Fats in order to synthesize, absorb and disperse into the endocrine system. So eating a diet high in healthy fats like avocados, nuts and seeds and cold-pressed extracted oils like coconut and extra virgin olive oils is the perfect way to ensure proper absorption of many vitamins and minerals your innate immune system needs to thrive. If you find you’re still needing to supplement, vitamins D drops into your regular daily fat source is the best way to maximize absorption.
I want to also note that a major contributor to nutrient deficiencies when it comes to vitamin D is from most of our personal care products; body lotions, hair products, cosmetics and dietary choices contain glycol and alcohol. Alcohol leeches moisture, natural oils(fats) from the skin and from the organs that synthesize important nutrients. These toxins (and many others) hinder the absorption of vitamins directly from the sun through the skin. When our biggest organ has to struggle to absorb the most important natural vitamins available, then the whole body and all of the organs struggle. So in order to give yourself and your immune system a fighting chance; Please have a look at your food choices and personal care products when it comes to your overall health and immune function.