Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin deficiency especially vitamin D is widely common in the United States, the majority of the population believe that they aren't at risk due to the intake of foods that contains vitamin D. Actually these foods have not enough quantity levels of vitamin D naturally, even fortified foods do not contain enough vitamin D to support human health needs. Vitamin D is not a regular vitamin and obtains primarily through sun exposure.
Studies show that 50% to 70 % population has vitamin D deficiency, even infant and children of age 5 to 11 years.
It has also been noted that vitamin D deficiency is present in adults of all ages who mostly use sunblocks or limit their outdoor activities. People of high skin pigmentation are also at risk.
It has also been studied that old population of age 60 and above have 90% vitamin D deficiency and need special care.
Signs of Vitamin D Deficient
Vitamin D deficiency is checked by blood testing. However, there are some signs and symptoms which can signal of Vitamin D deficiency
Darker complexion
Skin pigment acts as sunblock and protects skin from harmful rays of the sun due to which vitamin D could not absorb and become a reason for vitamin D deficiency. African and Asian are at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Age factor
As you touch to the age of 50+, your skin couldn't make vitamin D from sunlight as required, kidneys couldn't convert vitamin D into a usable form, spending more time at indoor is also a reason of vitamin D deficiency.
Overweight
Body fat absorbs vitamin D, means as you gain weight your body needs more vitamin D to support muscles function.
Muscles and Bone ashes
People having muscles aches and bone pains, especially in combination with fatigue have symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.
Head Sweating
Head sweating especially in Newborn is an early sign of vitamin D deficiency and need a medical checkup to diagnose the problem.
Gastric problems
Researches show that many patients having gastric troubles also have vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays an important role and helps to maintain the growth of cells and reduces the risk of cancer. It fights against cold, flu, boosts the immune system, destroys bacteria and viruses.
Heart Diseases.
Vitamin D is a natural guard against heart diseases. It plays an important role to protect from a heart attack, stroke, and hypertension. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of heart attack up to 50%. Vitamin D plays a vital role in metabolic process and repair DNA.
The requirement of Vitamin D
Normally sunlight gives plenty of vitamin D but it could be less than the required level especially when you have less sun exposure.
Taking the vitamin D supplement is the only solution to reduce vitamin D deficiency.
