Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, you may be unable to work for an extended period of time while you cope with the symptoms of the disease and undergo treatment. When this happens, you may have to rely on long-term disability benefits to meet your monthly financial needs.

While most of us understand the benefits of vitamin D in bone development, what is not widely understood is how it can help boost the immune system.

New research has shown that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to certain autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease, Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. In addition, a deficiency in vitamin D may also be linked to certain types of cancer such as colorectal or leukemia.

Preventing these types of diseases may be helped by taking the right amount of daily vitamin D. According to some experts these are the proper amounts of vitamin D that should be taken on a daily basis:

• Newborns - 400 units;
• Children (after the age of 1) - 1,000 units;
• Teens - 2,000 units; and
• Adults - 2,000 to 10,000 units.

With a variety of opinions on the right amount to take, it is always a good idea to consult first with a doctor before introducing a new supplement into your diet.

If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or any other severe condition that prevents you from working, you may qualify for long-term disability benefits. Contact a long-term disability lawyer who can advise you of eligibility.

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