The Sunshine Vitamin-D

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin playing a vital role in human physiology.Its deficiency is prevalent worldwide. If we talk particularly about the Indian population, researches prove that about 80%-90% of our population is deficient in vitamin D. As a healthcare professional, I would like to showcase the importance of Vitamin D in our body and the consequences of deficiency.

Why is vitamin D important for us?

- to keep our bones healthy also called mineralization of bones

-healthy for our hearts [Protects from Cardiovascular disorders]

-muscle contraction

-nerve conduction

-keeps up the functioning of the cells of our body

-good for immunity

-good for inflammation

-cell proliferation and differentiation

Do not forget it also makes you slimmer !!

Where is vitamin D found?

-Sunlight

-Supplements

-Fortified foods

-Fish

Indian diet generally fails to satisfy the daily requirement of vitamin D for an adult.

I personally recommend vitamin D supplementation available in the form of tablets, syrups, vitamin D shots etc.

Where is it produced in the body?

-Under the Skin

-Liver

-Kidneys

Hence you would observe that people with liver or kidney disorder would be deficient in Vitamin D

Cut-offs for levels of blood vitamin D?

So readers, do get timely check up done for vitamin D levels i.e every 3 months and consult a health care professional to make blood corrections for you. Vitamin D deficiency is rampant in India. Every second person you meet is deficient in Vitamin D.To avoid this silent epidemic, care needs to be taken regarding it. When are you getting your levels checked?

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