Importance of Vitamin D

Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield offers care for the entire body, not just individual problems. Our musculoskeletal system is made up of soft and hard tissues, so to be free of pain, people must address issues with both. We offer a variety of manual manipulations for soft tissues and joints, and for the bones, our nutritional counseling program will help to ensure that patients are getting enough calcium and Vitamin D.

Calcium is a mineral that is a key component of bone tissue, but our bodies don’t produce it. Instead, we absorb it when Vitamin D activates cells in our intestines. Dietary sources of Vitamin D include fatty fish and egg yolks. It is also common for orange juice, cereal, dairy, and leafy greens to be artificially fortified with calcium and Vitamin D. But one of the most important ways of increasing Vitamin D production is by exposure to sunlight. Cholesterol produces Vitamin D when sunlight is able to reach the skin unblocked, which is one reason why it’s important for people to be active outdoors.

When people don’t absorb sufficient amounts of calcium, their bones are more brittle and prone to fractures. Most people do not get enough Vitamin D, but it is also possible to get more than the body can use safely. Our nutritional counseling will help patients find the right supplements to keep their bones strong, keeping their muscles and ligaments well-supported and their weight off their joints.

Kosak Chiropractic is located at 1252 Travis Blvd., Suite G, Fairfield, CA, 94533. To schedule an appointment, visit Kosak Chiropractic online or call 707-426-1111.