How to balance hormones naturally
Ready for suggestion number 9 on how to balance your hormones naturally by Dr Josh Axe? It’s a good one if you’re in Melbourne right now, not so great for Europeans!
“9. Supplement with vitamin D3
According to an article from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin D3’s role in promoting health is more profound than previously suspected. According to the data, vitamin D has an impact on the following: “the adaptive immune system, the innate immune system, insulin secretion by the pancreatic β cell, multifactorial heart functioning and blood pressure regulation, and brain and fetal development.”
Vitamin D almost acts like a hormone inside the body and has important implications for keeping inflammation levels low. This is why people who live in dark areas often suffer from seasonal depression and other health problems unless they supplement with vitamin D. Sunshine is really the best way to optimize vitamin D levels because your bare skin actually makes vitamin D on its own when exposed to even small amounts of direct sunlight. Most people should supplement with around 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU daily of vitamin D3 if they live in dark areas, during the winter and on days when they’re not in the sun.”
So get out there and make the most of this glorious sunny Melbourne day!
