Vitamin D Deficiency Can Be Serious

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Vitamin D Deficiency Can Be Serious
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Sunshine is the body's primary supply of Vitamin
D which is required for strong bones and teeth.
Vitamin D is in nearly every tissue so it is
important for the health of the whole body. 50
of individuals over 50 have low levels of this
vitamin which is not present in many of our
foods. Studies have revealed that a lack of it
can cause diabetes, depression, cardiovascular
disease, hip fractures, muscle spasm and numerous
sclerosis.
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If we don't get enough Vitamin D our cells can
increase too fast and grow to become malignant
tumours increasing threat of breast, colon,
prostate, ovary, oesophagus and lymphatic
cancers. Absence of vitamin D can also interfere
with insulin secretion so it might impact
diabetes sufferers It was discovered in 'Archives
of General Psychiatry' that shortages result in
depression because it affects the tiny
parathyroid glands behind the thyroid and they
end up being overactive producing to much of a
hormone which is typically associated with
depression. 
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Other studies at Emory University show a link
with Parkinson's with patients having more than
twice the lowest levels of Vitamin D in their
blood. Whilst another research study showed that
absence of Vitamin D might lead to hip fractures
in post-menopausal women due to a shortage making
it harder to take in calcium and keeping bone
density in addition to keeping the muscles
strong. It is likewise believed to play a role in
MS, muscle discomforts as well as some kinds of
kidney illness. Research studies reveal the older
you get the more you need.
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Food smart best sources are salmon, mackerel,
eggs, cod liver oil, and milk or dairy foods but
avoid dairy if you have sinus or susceptibility
to colds and influenza. Supplements are also
available to help you get Vitamin D into the body
and are available at the health food shop however
this is not as good as a dose of great old
sunlight.
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