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Should You Take Vitamin D? Exploring the Benefits and Necessity

Very few nutrients have garnered as much attention and research focus as Vitamin D. Also known as the "sunshine vitamin," its importance extends far beyond just maintaining healthy bones. In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of Vitamin D, discuss whether supplementation is necessary, and explore how to test your Vitamin D status.   The Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial...

Post on Fri, Mar 29, 2024 by Paula Gallagher

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Should You Take Vitamin D? Exploring the Benefits and Necessity
Supplementing with Vitamin D Decreases Skin Cancer Risk

Supplementing with Vitamin D Decreases Skin Cancer Risk

Melanoma is one of the few cancers that have been on the rise in the United States and it is the fifth most diagnosed cancer in both men and women. Melanoma, the most serious...

Post on Wed, Jan 11, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Are You SAD? 6 Tips to Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you typically feel the winter blahs or the February blues, then you might be experiencing SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. SAD is a type of depression that affects people in the winter months because of the darkness from shorter days and grayer skies....

Post on Mon, Feb 08, 2021 by Paula Gallagher

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Your Guide to Vitamin D and Depression

Our mental wellness is often neglected as we go about our busy lives. That can lead us to feel fatigued, depressed, and generally less than our best. We all understand the importance of good nutrition for health, but did...

Post on Sun, Dec 27, 2020 by Village Green Nutrition Team

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Your Guide to Vitamin D: Why It’s Important and How to Get Enough of It

A healthy lifestyle starts with a balanced diet to give your body all the nutrients it needs to thrive, from calcium to vitamin D, iron and more. Healthy eating plays a role in preventing certain diseases and...

Post on Tue, Oct 20, 2020 by Village Green Nutrition Team

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4 Healthy Reasons You Need Vitamin D

We get most of our vitamin D naturally, from the sun. When skin is exposed to the sun's UV rays, a specific type of cholesterol in your skin starts the process of making vitamin D, and the newly converted D is stored...

Post on Wed, Sep 16, 2020 by Paula Gallagher

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New Products to Support Immune Health

At Village Green Apothecary, we are always trying to bring you the best and most effective products. We also listen to our customers and clients about what they are looking for. The immune system is one area...

Post on Wed, May 27, 2020 by Paula Gallagher

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Be Good to Your Bones

May is National Osteoporosis Month – shining a much needed light on this serious condition. Internationally, one out of three women over 50 will experience a bone fracture, and one out of five men. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control reports...

Post on Wed, May 20, 2020 by Teri Cochrane

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The Synergistic Relationship of Vitamins D and K

In recent years, vitamin D has received a lot of attention for its important role in health and wellness. From bone support, cognitive function, inflammation support to immune system optimization, vitamin D is a vital player in many aspects of health. Low levels of vitamin...

Post on Mon, Mar 23, 2020 by Margo Gladding

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A Winter Essential: Vitamin D

Coats, mittens and hats are a must for cold winter months, but you may want to add another item to the list of winter must-haves – vitamin D. Vitamin D is also one of the most discussed vitamins relative to deficiency, especially when it...

Post on Mon, Jan 20, 2020 by Paula Gallagher

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