Overcome Vitamin D deficiency with these easy steps...
Hello friends, are you suffering from weak bone, tiredness, bone and muscle pain? Does a small hit on the bones cause you pain? It can be a sign of vitamin D deficiency. If you are suffering from vitamin D deficiency and looking for the right steps to overcome it then you are reading a perfect article. Here we are going to discuss what is vitamin D and how to overcome its deficiency.
It is very surprising to know that vitamin D has some impact on almost every organ of our body. It plays a vital role in strengthening the muscles and bones. It helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. It controls the growth of cancerous cells. It also stimulates the production of insulin. So it can be used in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes.It is also useful in skin health and used to treat some skin disorders like psoriasis. It also prevents dental problems. It also ensures the normal development and functioning of the brain. According to a new study, vitamin D also affects one's mood and is used to treat mood disorders like depression.
Despite having such importance, we generally ignore this vitamin and then suffer from its deficiency. When we come to know about it we usually start taking artificial supplements. But here we will discuss some natural ways to overcome its deficiency. But before discussing that let's understand what vitamin D is.
You will be amazed but vitamin D is a hormone. It is produced in the skin from 7- dehydrocholesterol which is derived from the cholesterol. So cholesterol is not that much bad as we consider it to be. It is the precursor for most of the hormones in your body.
Uv B rays from the sun convert it into vitamin D. Then it gets into the blood and through blood circulation, it reaches to every organ of the body.
How to overcome vitamin D deficiency
To overcome vitamin D deficiency we have two ways, the first is the external way and the second one is the internal way.
External way to overcome vitamin D deficiency
The Sun
The main and major source of vitamin D is the sun. As we read above that rays from the sun produces vitamin D in our body. So try to take a sunbathe for at least 15 minutes a day. This practice of taking sunbath early in the morning will definitely boost the amount of vitamin D in your body. You will start observing changes in your body after few days only. Just massage your body with natural oil and do exercise in sunlight. Your problem will go away soon.
Well, remember, don't use sunscreen creams while taking sunbath as it prevents Uv B from reaching it to the skin.
Internal way to overcome vitamin D deficiency
Diet is the internal way to get vitamin D. Well sorry to say but diet is not a major source of vitamin D. But we will discuss some foods having a good amount of vitamin D.
1) Salmon Fish -
It is a great example of food having a good amount of vitamin D. You have to remember that try to consume salmon raised in the wild and not in the farm. It should be backed and not fried because the process of frying reduces the amount of vitamin D from it.
2) Eggs - Eggs also contain some amount of vitamin D. You should also consume them as they are a good source of vitamin D as well as protein.
3) Yogurt - Yogurt should also have a place in your food list. It also has a quiet amount of vitamin D. Consume it in lunch and not in dinner.
4) Mushrooms - They are not much delicious but very much rich in vitamin D. Consuming it on weekly basis can help you to overcome vitamin D deficiency.
5) Spinach - Spinach is considered a green leaf vegetable and must be consumed by children for their all-over growth. It also contains a sufficient amount of vitamin D.
There are also many foods like canned tuna, cod liver oil, cooked mackerel, and margarine, etc.
Do exercise regularly because it increases your metabolism. So you can get maximum benefits from all these foods.
Here is one thing you should note that natural milk doesn't contain vitamin D. In countries like the USA milk is fortified with vitamin D so it contains a small amount of vitamin D. You can also find some fruit juices fortified with vitamin D.
If the level of vitamin D is very much low in your body then you must go for supplements and also you should consume given foods. Don't get addicted to them because the natural way is always good.
According to me taking sunbath is the greatest way to intake vitamin D. It is completely a free source.
Disclaimer - This content including the advice, provides only general information. It is in no way a substitute for a medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.
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