Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus, which are critical for bone health. But research shows that many of the body’s organs and tissues have receptors for vitamin D which suggests that Vitamin D plays a role in many other health conditions and diseases such as:
- Strengthening muscles
- Supporting the immune system
- Fighting inflammation
- Boosting energy mood and brain support
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cancer
EXCESSIVE SWEATING
Deficiency of vitamin D is possible when there is excessive sweating. Sitting under an ac and still sweating or running for few minutes and still sweating then these are the signs where your body needs vitamin D.
JOINT PAIN
With the increase of age, joint pain also increases. Bone pain can also be due to vitamin D deficiency. For bones, calcium is very important but without vitamin D body cannot absorb calcium. If joint pain continues, then this can lead to osteoma Lacia and this can lead to risk of fracture.
MUSCLE PAIN
After workout muscle soreness is normal but if this continues for a longer period of time then this can be due to vitamin D. Due to vitamin D deficiency, body pain can occur.
REPEATED INFECTION
If you are suffering from flu and cold and cough, then this can be due to vitamin D deficiency, Due to this deficiency, immune system becomes weak, and this can lead to repeated times of flu and cold and cough.
LACK OF ENERGY
If you are sitting for whole day and still there is lack of energy in your body, then this can be due to deficiency of vitamin D. This can also be due to lack of proper sleep.
Lack of vitamin D can also lead to excessive loss of hair, or you are depressed. Before consuming any supplement, make sure consume vitamin D rich foods like mushrooms, cheese salmon, fish and others. If you spend 10-15 minutes under sunlight, then this can cure your body. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, then if needed consume supplement and make sure to consult your doctor.
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