Vitamin D = A Ray of Sunshine!

Men, it’s time to take a break and head outside for some time in the sun! Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately, especially Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and its benefits associated to protecting one’s health. Vitamin D, also referred to as the sunshine vitamin, is produced naturally in the body through exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. However, since it is practically impossible to be outside everyday in the sunshine, supplementation of Vitamin D is a wonderful alternative.

The Vitamin D Council commented on an article posted on ABC online that stated “Couples struggling to conceive should move their focus out of the bedroom and on to the beach.”
This article highlighted a paper presented to the Fertility Society of Australia conference, where Dr. Anne Clark shows Vitamin D deficiency may play a major role in male infertility. The fertility society of Australia states that one in six Australian couples suffer infertility. Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve conception after a year of unprotected intercourse, or the inability to carry pregnancies to a live birth. Many couples suffering infertility problems can be successfully treated with medical or surgical techniques, or lifestyle changes.

But men, do not think you are alone, Vitamin D and folic acid deficiency are known to be associated with infertility in women. So, in addition to Vitamin D, folic acid is also very important for the diets of both men and women, especially women when you are contemplating pregnancy. According to Dr. Anne Clark, "The amount of sun needed is just 10 to 15 minutes a day outside the heat of the day." So head to the beach, get some sunshine, and make sure to equip yourself with Vitamin D3 and folic acid rich supplements, such as Market Australia’s Prime™ Balance and Isotonix™ MultiTech™!