DARK SKIN AND VITAMIN D
FACT: More than 90% of Dark-skinned People are Critically Deficient in Vitamin D
Did you know that many chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, mental illness, pregnancy related complications, asthma, and arthritis (to name a few) in dark-skinned people are associated with a Vitamin D deficiency?
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Obesity
Diabetes
Pregnancy-related issues
WHY THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ
- First book focused on vitamin D deficiency in dark-skinned people
- Straight to the point and science-supported
- Written for families, athletes, pregnant women, and even hospitalized patients
WHAT’S INSIDE
Why dark skin reduces vitamin D production
How chronic vitamin D deficiency contributes to diseases
How to optimize your vitamin D levels
How children, athletes, and the elderly can benefit from vitamin D
How certain medications may affect your vitamin D levels
Why vitamin D is especially important for pregnant women
Praise for Correcting the Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic
Excellent read- easy and straight to the point. Written well and reads better
Amazon reviewer
Vitamin D deficiency is present in over two thirds of African Americans living in the United States. Several diseases common to African Americans are strongly associated with vitamin D deficiency. This book covers the links between vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D status in African Americans and the diseases associated with vitamin D deficiency.
Vin Tangpricha, MD., PhD
Vitamin D deficiency plays an important role in many diseases that are disproportionally fatal to people of color. The author draws attention to the need for all society, and concerned people of all ethnicities to act upon it.
Cedric Garland, PhD., Dr. P.H., F.A.C.E