Required Nutrients for the Body – Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble Vitamin which is important for maintaining good health and strong bones. Do you know that Vitamin D is formed in the skin when the body is exposed to sunlight? It actually regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the bones and also play an active role in the maintenance of several body organs.
Vitamin D is found in a small number of foods such as oily fish (salmon, herring, sardines and mackerel), red meat, liver, egg yolk, pine pollen, cheese, mushrooms, milk, breadfruit, fenugreek, yoghurt, fortified cereals and juices.
Having a good exposure to sunlight is only natural way to manufacture it in the body. Hence, enjoy the sunlight as a natural gift from God. The other available alternative is artificially manufactured supplements which could be obtained from a Pharmacy.
The level of Vitamin D in the body is 30 to 74 nanograms per milliliter of blood(ng/mL) while daily requirement is 10 to 20 microgram(mcg).
The following are the benefits of Vitamin D in the body; healthy skin, healthy heart, healthy bones, treat psoriasis, boost immune system, prevent osteoporosis, helps fight depression, helps treat colon and ovarian cancer, helps in overcoming obesity, fights prostrate and breast cancer, helps absorb calcium and phosphorus, etc.
Effects of deficiency of Vitamin D in the body:
It could lead to asthma, cancer, diabetes, rickets, psoriasis, osteoporosis, muscular pain, muscle weakness, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, depression, periodontal disease, etc.
Effects of Excess of Vitamin D in the body: It may cause kidney problems, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, headache, weakness, sleepiness, dry mouth, osteoporosis, metallic taste, loss of appetite, cardiovascular problems, etc.
The information provided herein is useful for healthy living, however, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking any medication.
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* Bose Banji – Idowu, a Chartered Accountant is a Health and Wellness Coach. She is the founder of Healthy You platform with sole aim of reaching out to members on Healthy living. Email: bose.banji@gmail.com. Tel:+2348023362189