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Vitamin D to Improve Overall Men’s Health and Wellness

Vitamin D linked to muscle strength, cardiovascular health, and prevention of life-threatening diseases among men of all ages.

Los Angeles, CA, June 30, 2010 – Most men, regardless of age, are unaware that they may be vitamin D deficient, which puts them at high risk for a number of serious diseases. The top three most common diseases among men are heart disease, prostate cancer and colon cancer. Some men may also experience chronic fatigue, lack of well being and lack of stamina. Many suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. These diseases are a threat to men of all ages around the world. However, with the recent discovery of the amazing health benefits of Vitamin D, such diseases could be prevented.

Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, medical expert and author of “Power of Vitamin D,” believes that Vitamin D is essential to men’s overall health and wellness. Most men are low in vitamin D, but do not know it. According to Dr. Zaidi, there is a simple solution.

ABOUT VITAMIN D

• Not technically a vitamin, Vitamin D is actually a hormone that affects almost every organ system in the body.
• Vitamin D deficiency is a TRUE DISEASE. Deficiency of vitamin D can affect every organ in the body and result in various life threatening diseases.
• Research shows that Vitamin D can significantly improve chronic fatigue, stamina, sense of well-being, muscle strength, the immune system and the cardiovascular system
• Most people don’t know how to tap into the incredible health benefits of vitamin D without risking toxicity

DR. ZAIDI’S STRATEGY TO OPTIMIZE VITAMIN D LEVEL:

• Get your vitamin D level checked. Everyone has a different level of vitamin D based on various factors. A simple blood test will determine if someone is vitamin D deficient. The proper blood test is 25 (OH) Vitamin D.
• Take advantage of all of the sources of vitamin D, including sensible sun exposure, proper nutrition and most importantly proper dose of vitamin D supplements.
• Check your vitamin D level with your doctor on a regular basis. According to Dr. Zaidi and his extensive experience with his patients, the optimal daily dose of vitamin D for most people ranges from 2000 I.U to 10,000 I.U. – compared to the usual dose of 400 I.U. in multivitamins and calcium supplements.

ABOUT MEDICAL EXPERT SARFRAZ ZAIDI, MD:
Dr. Zaidi is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and Director of the Jamila Diabetes and Endocrine Medical Center in Southern California. Dr. Zaidi’s book, “Power of Vitamin D,” discusses the vitamin D epidemic, how Vitamin D affects the body and treatments to prevent and/or treat vitamin D deficiency without the fear of toxicity.

For more information on Dr. Zaidi, please go to http://www.DoctorZaidi.com, or please visit his Electronic Press Kit at http://www.ballantinespr.com/doctorzaidi/

To interview Dr. Zaidi, please contact:

Erika Maya
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Fax: +1.310.943.1978
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Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi Explains How Vitamin D,
the Re-Discovered Medical Miracle, Plays a Critical Role
in Maintaining the Health of a Woman and Her Baby

Sarfraz Zaidi, MD

Los Angeles, CA, April 21, 2010 – Pregnancy and childbirth are times of unbridled excitement and high anxiety. Is the mother staying healthy? Is the baby growing well and properly? Am I doing the right thing? Research has recently shown the connection between a woman’s low Vitamin D level and complications during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and even a significantly increased risk of Cesarean Section for delivery. In his latest compelling book, Power of Vitamin D, Sarfraz Zaidi, MD explores and explains how and why Vitamin D deficiency occurs during pregnancy, its effect on the mother, the intra-uterine effects on the baby and even the possible long term consequences on the health of the child.

Power of Vitamin D is Dr. Zaidi’s second ground-breaking book on the discovery and dissemination of medical knowledge during this remarkable age of scientific breakthrough in which we live. His first book, Take Charge of Your Diabetes, is still altering and greatly improving physicians’ treatment approach to this chronic scourge of mankind. Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi is also an expert in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, while also serving as the Director of the Jamila Diabetes and Endocrine Medical Center in Southern California.

To the goal of “live a healthy life,” Dr Zaidi’sPower of Vitamin D lays out in understandable terms the need and necessity for pregnant woman to be tested for Vitamin D. In countries as diverse as Belgium and India, the reported rate of Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is 50-80%! In addition to the above risks to the mother with low Vitamin D, consequences to the newborn may include low birth weight, rickets, soft skull bones, and even decreased bone mass in childhood as far out as 9 years of age. The effects of vitamin D deficiency on intrauterine fetal growth may increase the risk for the development of autoimmune diseases such as childhood asthma and Type I Diabetes, the muscle spasms of neonatal tetany and ultimately, poor teeth development. Women who breast feed need even MORE Vitamin D supplements to maintain their own health and the health of their growing, developing and rapidly evolving child.

Throughout Power of Vitamin D, Dr. Zaidi outlines the need for a healthy level of Vitamin D for all men and women, young and old. His clear description of the symptoms and direct approach for the diagnosis and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency are understandable to laymen and physicians alike. Dr. Zaidi emphasizes the education of patient and clinician. His aim is to foster an informed and frank discussion of low Vitamin D, its necessity of treatment and how to accomplish the goal of a healthy and balanced mind and body for a long and fruitful life. Pick up a copy of Power of Vitamin D today. In just several hours of reading, you will gain the knowledge and insight that empowers you to improve your own health and well-being, as well as that of your children. 

For more information on Dr. Zaidi, please visit his Electronic Press Kit: 
http://www.ballantinespr.com/doctorzaidi/

To schedule an interview or request more information, please contact:

Erika Maya 
erika@ballantinespr.com
Ballantines PR
Tel: +1.310.454.3080
Mob: +1.310.850.0309
Fax: +1.310.943.1978
www.ballantinespr.com