Are You Vitamin D-ficient?

Despite having sufficient food & lots of options, many Americans are vitamin deficient. Vitamins & nutrients play crucial roles in keeping your body working properly. They may also help protect you from some chronic diseases.

Unfortunately, vitamin deficiencies may have subtle, vague or even no symptoms. Most vitamin levels are checked via blood test.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified 10 nutrients that are commonly lacking:

• Calcium


• Vitamins A, C, D, E, & K


• Potassium


• Fiber


• Choline


• Magnesium

Your body accepts nutrients from food better than from supplements. So, small dietary or lifestyle changes are often helpful. However, in some situations, supplements may be recommended.

For more details & tips, check out http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-kitchen-11/10-missing-nutrients. Or, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.