Vitamin D Test
Snap Shot The Vitamin D Test measures the amount of this important nutrient in your blood Big Picture Why Vitamin D is Important for Your Health: Vitamin D, like all nutrients, is essential for life. Our bodies need it from our environment (sunlight and food, in this case) to function. It also plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong bones. But that’s not all. Every cell in our body has receptors for vitamin D, meaning it can affect virtually everything inside our cells. Research shows that people with higher blood levels of vitamin D live better for longer, with immune and cardiovascular systems that function better. Sunlight is necessary for our skin to make Vitamin D on its own. But most of us don’t spend hours in the sun each day. We live more of our lives inside, making tracking Vitamin D levels more critical than ever. Once you know your blood level, you will know if your diet and lifestyle can maintain a desirable Vitamin D., We can provide personalized guidance o