Doctor put me on Niacin as it helps bring up good cholesterol. Raised my good stuff 20 points...(if one is not aware of the bodys reaction to Niacin, its intense itching and flushing unless taken with a FULL glass of water. There is now on the market a non-flushing Niacin. much nicer to take
Non-flushing isn’t as effective....and has other problems.
3 ways to get more vitamin D
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20996364/ns/today-today_health/
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Getting enough of this nutrient could help lower your risk of death
Over the past few years, research has shown that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of several medical conditions, including osteoporosis, gum disease, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and YES, even certain cancers.
Now, vitamin D appears to be associated with a lower risk of death, according to a meta-analysis of 18 previously published studies in the September 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Here are three things you can do to ensure you’re getting enough.
1. Incorporate vitamin D-rich food
* Wild salmon 3 oz = 420 IU
* Atlantic mackerel 3 oz = 320 IU
* Sardines 1 can = 250 IU
* Shrimp 3 oz = 150 IU
* Skim and 1% low-fat milk 1 cup = 100 IU
* Shittake mushrooms 4 items = 260 IU
* Fortified yogurts like Dannon Light & Fit 1 cup = 80 IU
* Fortified cereals:Multigrain Cheerios 1 cup = 40 IU; Post Bran Flakes 1 cup = 40 IU; Kashi Vive 1¼ cup = 80
If you take it at bed time, you sleep through the flushing