Stroke and recovery

1/28/2011

 The deficiency of VitaminD, the essential nutrient obtained from exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of stroke,

Steps for Optimizing Your Vitamin D Levels

Currently, the conventional RDAs for vitamin D are only:

·        400 IU for infants, children and adolescents

·        200 IU for adults up to age 50

·        400 IU for adults aged 51 to 70

·        600 IU for seniors over 70

In this case the only accurate way to determine your optimal dose is to get your blood tested. Ideally, you'll want to maintain a vitamin D level of at least 50ng/ml and perhaps as high as 80-90 ng/ml year-round.