Vitamin D prevents Type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D is known for its ability to strengthen bones. Now Brazilian researchers reporting in the North American Menopause Society’s journal, Menopause, found that it may also help protect against developing Type 2 diabetes. They found that women who supplemented with vitamin D daily had lower glucose levels than those who didn’t. Investigators suspect the nutrient raises insulin sensitivity and improves the function of beta cells in the pancreas, which help control insulin production. To get the benefit, supplement with 600–800 IU of D-3 daily.