10 Benefits of Vitamin D3
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Vitamin D3 Benefit #5: Lowering Blood Sugar
Vitamin D3 has been linked to the slower rise in fasting plasma glucose levels. In a study done on non type 2 diabetic individuals, age 65 years and older, were given supplementation of Vitamin D3 over a 3 year period of time, had a slower increase of in fasting plasma glucose.
This may have a positive effect controlling blood sugar for type-2 diabetes. In another study conducted by Forougj, Maghsoudi, and Askari, type-2 diabetic subjects received supplementation of Vitamin D3. Results found decreased levels of insulin resistance in the individuals. These finding are significant in helping control blood sugar in diabetic and pre diabetic [^4].
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