Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy (25-OH Vit. D3): This test measures the level of Vitamin D in your blood, which is important for bone health, immune function, and overall wellness. Normal levels help keep your bones strong, support your immune system, and maintain overall health. Low levels may lead to weak bones, fatigue, muscle weakness, or a higher risk of infections. Vitamin D has both vitamin and hormone-like activities, with involvement in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and bone health, congestive heart failure, hypertension, several types of cancer, emotional wellbeing, immune function, autoimmune issues, and Metabolic Syndrome. Recent research has indicated adequate vitamin D levels to be associated with better outcomes in acute respiratory infections.
While we always think of Vitamin D3 for strong bones and teeth, this amazing nutrient is far beyond a vitamin behaving often times more like a hormone. This vital nutrient is even epidemically deficient in people in sunny locations – not just those locations like Washington state where Vitamin D deficiencies are common place. While very important for your bones it is also critical for your immune system, heart, brain muscles and cells. It is vital this nutrient that should always be taken with Vitamin K2. Please visit www.vitamindcouncil.org for detailed information on this important vitamin. The deficiency of iodine and magnesium is also critical. These are extremely important for continued good health.
– Synonyms: vitamin d