A study showed that 88% of people worldwide have less vitamin D in their bodies than recommended, which causes several symptoms
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for the entire body. Despite this, the low levels of the substance in the global population have alerted health experts. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition revealed that 88% of the planet’s inhabitants have levels below the recommended levels.
In Brazil the scenario is no different: a survey conducted by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) revealed that in the country approximately 875 thousand people over 50 suffer from vitamin D deficiency.
Signs of vitamin D deficiency
Endocrinologist and metabolologist Fernanda Machado explains that vitamin D plays an important role in immune function. Therefore, its deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to infections, in addition to all the symptoms associated with low immunity. That’s it constant tiredness and tiredness.
Additionally, vitamin D plays an important role in muscle function. Therefore, your deficiency can lead to muscle pain and weaknessmore pronounced in elderly patients, including those at risk of frequent falls.
Fernanda highlights other important complaints such as hair lossespecially in women, and also the association with worsening of depressive symptoms.
Nutrient deficiency can also lead to serious health problems, such as inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and viral and bacterial infections.
The substance is also important for bone metabolism. “Therefore, low levels of vitamin D in the body can lead to progressive bone loss, progressing to severe osteoporosis with an increased risk of fractures,” warns the specialist.
How to increase nutrient reserves
Vitamin D is produced naturally in the body through exposure to the sun. Another way to get the vitamin is through food sources, especially fatty fish, such as salmon, egg yolks, mushrooms, beef liver, and dairy products.
Source: Terra
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