Vitamin D Deficiency
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Brian Stratmore in Diet & Nutrition
Having poor levels of vitamin in our bodies will lead to problems with the strength of bones, joint pain, weakness and fatigue. In elderly people this can easily lead to more problems.
Not only that, a deficiency of this kind will also carry out high blood pressure problems and high levels of sugar in the blood increasing the risk of having heart diseases and diabetes.
But you’ll be wrong if you think only elderly people are the only ones who can have problems with a deficiency of this kind. Children are also big candidates to have problems, especially when they are small.
Lack of good levels of vitamin D, can lead to bone problems such as rickets (bowed legs), but also will make a child candidate to suffer from diabetes, and obesity problems. In many times it is not their fault.
We see it everywhere today: kids that spend too much time in front of the TV and computer and almost never get out there. Outside, the Sun is the giver of vitamin D! Yes, sunlight allows the production of vitamin D, but instead parents pour sunscreen on their kids.
Sunlight is NEEDED to get healthy levels of vitamin D in our bodies. However a lot of stress has been put on the harmful effects of the Sun.
Specialists recommend getting 15 minutes of sunlight each day to improve our health levels. Of course you have to take this responsibly. Do not wear sunscreen as it will hinder the action of sunlight. Supplements are available but they can easily lead to toxicity problems.
Like all things in life, sunlight is to be taken with moderation to reap all of its benefits.
Doctors will prefer that you get the needed vitamins through natural ways. If we have a healthy diet and lifestyle that promotes exercises and spending time outside we won’t have to worry about vitamin problems in our life.
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