Taking Extra Vitamin D May Help Protect Your Heart

A recent study found that taking higher than recommended doses of vitamin D for 5 years may have helped lower participants' risk for an irregular, fast heart rate (atrial fibrillation or AFib). So, how much vitamin D should you take and what are the risks?

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Can Taking Extra Vitamin D Protect Your Heart? A recent study found that taking higher than recommended doses of vitamin D for 5 years may have helped lower participants' risk for an irregular, fast heart rate (atrial fibrillation or AFib). So, how much vitamin D did they take and what are the risks? READ MORE Latest Health News Do Vitamin D Supplements Help Prevent Cancer? Should You Take Vitamin D Supplements for Bone Health? 14 Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation Here's How Fast You Need to Walk for a Healthy Heart Vitamin D Deficiency Is Common, These 9 RD-Approved Supplements May Help Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in bone health, muscle function, hormones, and carbohydrate metabolism. Here are the top vitamin D supplements recommended by a dietitian. SHOP NOW More From Verywell What to Know About Ablation Therapy Is It Safe to Drink Tap Water in a Hotel? Vitamin D vs. D3: What's the Difference? What to Know About Treating Polycythemia Vera Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to jokesbyemail@gmail.com Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service