Vitamin D is absorbed by our bodies naturally from sunlight. For those of us who struggle to see a lot of it, Vitamin D supplements are a great way of making sure that you get enough into your body. There is a plethora of health benefits that come along with taking Vitamin D regularly, and we are going to look into what they are…
Vitamin D can help boost your immune system. If you’re one of those people who struggle with a 6-monthly cold, then you should strongly consider checking up on your intake and see if it is enough.
Vitamin D helps provide the body with a balanced amount of calcium. This in turn can help prevent both osteoporosis as well as arthritis. It is also a preventative to Rickets and Osteomalica. Both of those conditions can cause brittle bones and a weak muscular system. Both are commonly found in adults and children who have a Vitamin D deficiency in their diet.
Doctors will often recommend Vitamin D as treatment for a variety of illness and disease. It has been known to help the following:
- The function of the kidneys, which can help prevent preeclampsia.
- By controlling the multiplication of abnormal cells, this can help prevent the early stages of cancers. – Diabetes sufferers benefit from Vitamin D, as it helps curb the production of insulin.
- Reduction of parathyroid numbers, which cause hyperparathyroidism.
- Improved muscle tone and bone strength.
- Helps prevent hypophosphatemia by regulating the amount of phosphates in the body
- Improves cardiovascular strength by lining blood vessels
You can increase your exposure to Vitamin D by increasing your exposure to sunlight, or most people simply choose to eat more foods that are high in Vitamin D. These foods can include oily fishes, milk, eggs and cod liver oil. As with any healthy diet, you should aim to eat fruit and vegetables, but they are also a good source of Vitamin D.
Vitamin D can reduce tension and stress in the body, as well as providing general relief for aches and pains. Amongst other proven physical benefits Vitamin D can help keep you happy and prevent depression.
All in all it is a brilliant idea to ensure you take Vitamin D regularly and take steps to encompass it in your diet. As with anything you take into your body, you should always stick to RDA’s set for your age group and sex.
If you are worried about taking vitamins that you don’t take very often, then this might put your mind at rest: All vitamins have been tested and are made to be good for human consumption; pharmaceuticals are tested with certain analysis tools before producing the final product.
About the Author: Ericka Bergeson loves to blog and a number of topics, including health and tech. In her spare time, she enjoys staying at home to write or taking her dog out for long walks.
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