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Vitamin D is probably one of the least
understood essential elements and an area of great concern. The FDA,
USDA, National Institute of Health, and many others are all
concerned about the general deficiency of vitamin D in the American
public. This deficiency stems from a couple of areas. Normally our
bodies will generate plenty of vitamin D as a result of exposure to
the sun. However, with increased concern over health risks from UV
radiation, people are getting less exposure and therefore less
vitamin D. To correct this, the FDA has authorized the milk and
orange juice industries to make health claims for their products
that are supplemented with as much as 40% of the
recommended daily value of vitamin D and Calcium. They are only
allowed to make these claims if they have both D and Calcium in a
minimum level. Specifically, the combination of D and Calcium will
work together to prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin D is essential to the absorption of
calcium into the bones. Without vitamin D you can eat all the
calcium you want and your body simply won’t absorb it. But Vitamin D
does a lot more than that.
It is also:
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Essential for the absorption of
magnesium, and the
building of muscle tissue.
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A known antioxidant
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Suspected to be effective in fighting a variety of
cancers including colon, breast, and prostrate.
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It is suspected to be effective in fighting numerous
diseases including multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes, and
rheumatoid arthritis.
But Why mushrooms? The best natural
sources of Vitamin D are cod liver oil, salmon, and various other
fish including tuna, liver, egg yolks, and Swiss cheese. It is not
found in any other vegetables or other types of produce.But
mushrooms have a natural level of vitamin D, and when
exposed to sunlight they synthesize vitamin D just like humans do.
This is a really nice solution, as we can eat mushrooms and get all
of our necessary vitamin D but without risking excessive exposure to
harmful UV rays.
Additionally, our bodies can store excess vitamin D in fat tissue so
that it can be held until it is needed by the body. Vitamin D is so
important, the FDA is currently considering raising the Recommended
Daily Value by 150 percent from 400 IU’s up to 1,000.
Monterey’s Sun Bella Mushrooms provide a
minimum of 100 percent of your daily recommended value in every
three ounce serving. And no matter how you serve them, the vitamin
D will come through. Cooking further preserves the vitamin D content
of the mushroom until you eat them. No matter how you serve them,
either cooked or raw, all of vitamin D comes through for you.
Monterey Mushrooms has worked closely with the
USDA in developing our unique process for getting our mushrooms all
of the sunshine they need to help you get your vitamin D. Now you
can get the already well established benefits of eating mushrooms
(low in calories, no fats, no cholesterol) along with all of your
daily requirement for vitamin D in a naturally healthy and safe
manner.
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