VITAMIN D
- Vita
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min read
The only way to get vitamin D naturally is by exposing your body to the sunshine.
Around 40-60% of the world's adult population doesn’t get enough vitamin D.
Getting enough vitamin D is essential for good health. The researches show that ones with vitamin D deficiency have a 53% greater risk of dementia and a 70% higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and other minerals, it is crucial for the healthy functioning of muscles, heart, brain, pancreas and thyroid, it plays a critical role in your immune system, it reduces the risk of Crohn’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and many other autoimmune diseases. It regulates insulin production, protects against type 2 diabetes, and protects your body from many different types of cancer. Getting enough vitamin D can also protect you from getting colds and flu.
Most milk products are fortified with vitamin D.
A recommended daily sun exposure is between 20 to 30 minutes or a daily dose of 2000 IUs (20µg per day) of vitamin D3 will ensure you get the right amount of it.
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