There’s a certain nutrient that nearly 50% of women are deficient in that’s been shown in studies to support total body health and gut health in particular.
This super-vitamin is vitamin D.
In a 2020 study published in the journal, Scientific Reports, 80 women who took a vitamin D supplement showed a noticeable increase in the amount of good bacteria in their gut…
And this is crucial because your gut is a home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and other microorganisms…
And this combination of microorganisms have a huge impact on your daily well being. Basically…
Having a healthy gut means you’re going to feel better in every way.
If that sounds like an exaggeration, it’s not. Studies show folks with good gut health have stronger immune systems, think more clearly, have healthier arteries, sleep better, and even live longer. Not to mention…
Having a healthy gut means you won’t suffer from diarrhea, constipation, gas, cramping, bloating, or other intestinal discomforts either.
So how much vitamin D do you need to maintain a healthy gut?
Typically speaking, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for women ages 19-70 is 600 IU per day…
Women over 70 need 800 IU per day…
And don’t forget…
You don’t need to get vitamin D through supplementation.
Your body naturally absorbs vitamin D when you spend time out in the sun. And certain foods like whole eggs, salmon, sardines, canned tuna and mushrooms are high in vitamin D, too. Now…
Because the seasons are changing and the weather is getting colder, you’ll likely spend less time outside in the coming months…
So taking a vitamin D supplement this time of year is important to keep your vitamin D levels up and support your gut health…
So if you plan to spend a lot of time indoors and you don’t eat much fish or eggs, then I definitely recommend taking a liquid gel vitamin D supplement or taking vitamin D drops.
However you do it, make sure you’re getting enough of this crucial super Vitamin into your diet.