Vitamin D Test

Vitamin D Deficiency

As much as 80% of the population in the United States is estimated to have low vitamin D levels. Emerging studies show that low vitamin D is associated with an increase cause of death from ALL causes₁. Low vitamin D is also associated with autoimmune diseases and overall immune health.

Vitamin D Deficiency Causes

In a society that has almost every vitamin D type food avaliable and abundant sunshine, many are left wondering, "Why are my vitamin D levels low"? The 7 most common causes for low vitamin D levels are:

• Misuse/overuse of sunscreen 
• Diet high in processed foods 
• Inactivity 
• Stress 
• Smoking 
• Obesity 
• Thyroid issues 

Why Get Your Vitamin D Levels Checked?

This test will allow you to supplement with the correct dosage of vitamin D. Since you can overdose on vitamin D, it is recommend to be testing once a season in order to adjust supplementation and maintain optimal vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

Studies show a close correlation between optimal vitamin D and breast cancer. Many of these studies show that optimal vitamin D levels are associated with 50% decrease in breast cancer risk₂. See our "Do Something 2011" campaign.

Vitamin D Levels

What's Being Tested:

• Vitamin D (25 HydroxyvitaminD- dieatary indicator; inactive form)
• Calcium Serum

 
Fasting Required: No

Specimen: Blood, Labcorp® (find your draw location);

¹Dobnig H, et al. Independent association of low serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with all cause mortality. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2008 Jun 23:168:1340-1349.