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For the past thirty years or so, dutiful parents have been slathering their children with sunscreen when the little swimmers or soccer players head out into the sun. Dermatologists and oncologists have urged us to be vigilant about skin cancer risks.

That's all well and good, right? Then we started hearing about the importance of Vitamin D.

As it turns out, millions of American children, many here in Santa Cruz, are dangerously deficient in this elusive nutrient.

Vitamin D is important for bone health, cell growth, immune system function, and keeping inflammation in check. Ironically, researchers are finding evidence that Vitamin D can help prevent many types of cancer.

What's a confused parent to do? Pediatricians don't encourage parents to stop protecting their children from sunburn, but many say that 5-20 minutes of unprotected exposure may help ensure that your child has adequate levels of Vitamin D. When it comes to sun exposure, a little goes a long way.

If you wonder whether your child needs Vitamin D supplements, talk to your pediatrician or primary care doctor.

This site is for people who are dedicated to improving the health of children in the Santa Cruz area. 

I am Jenny D'Angelo. I sell a nutritional product , a healthy and delicious chocolate that parents can feel good about. If you would like to try XoBiotic, contact me by phone or email.

Jenny D'Angelo
Santa Cruz, California  95062    (831) 464-0520   This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it