What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is an essential element for better bone health. It is also known as the sunshine vitamin as exposure to direct sunlight is a natural source of Vitamin D. Above the age of 40, Vitamin D level becomes really critical and requires regular monitoring for a longer and healthy life. Women should definitely maintain their Vitamin D levels during pregnancy, after childbirth, and menopause. Indians are prone to having low Vitamin D level leading to bone fractures, Osteoporosis, and other ailments.
The following are the common causes
for Vitamin D deficiency.
- Long hours spent indoors
- Insufficient exposure to sunlight
- Lack of proper diet
What are the signs of Vitamin D deficiency?
Some of the most common signs of Vitamin D deficiency are -
- Constant body ache
- Muscle pain
- Regular fatigue
- Hair Loss
- Weaker bones
- Slow Healing of Wounds
- Depression
If you experience any of these signs then it is recommended to consult your doctor today.
What are some foods that are rich in Vitamin D?
- Fatty Fish
- Mackerel
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Fish Liver Oils
- Cheese
- Egg Yolks
- Yogurt
- Mushrooms
- Fortified Milk
By regularly checking your Vitamin D levels you can monitor it and make changes to your diet and lifestyle to avoid Vitamin D deficiency.
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