How can we understand if we suffer from vitamin D deficiency?
Below you have eight signs that may indicate that it is good to be checked, writes macrolibrarsi.it.
You often get sick or suffer from frequent infections
One of the main roles of vitamin D is to help the immune system stay strong and responsive so it can perform its role in the best possible way and help us stay healthy for the long term.
You are often tired
One of the causes of fatigue can be a very low level of vitamin D. According to some research, this condition, in addition to fatigue, also causes a deterioration in the quality of life, because it contributes to the increase of chronic fatigue and favoring the occurrence of headaches.
Suffer from bone pain and osteoporosis
In a study of 150 people suffering from bone pain, it was found that over 90% of them had low or deficient levels of vitamin D.
Suffer from depressive states
Depression has so many causes that it is difficult to pinpoint one cause. However, there is no doubt that lack of exposure to the sun and therefore assimilation of vitamin D does not contribute to our mood.
You are at risk of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise, thanks to the irregular lifestyle we tend to lead nowadays. According to some studies, the lack of vitamin D also contributes to the increase of problems that can affect the heart.
You suffer from psoriasis
Psoriasis is not directly caused by vitamin D deficiency, but according to studies conducted at the Mayo Clinic, those with a deficiency have a harder time relieving this scaly rash that appears on the scalp and other parts of the body.
You have muscle weakness
According to a study, not only does vitamin D deficiency cause muscle weakness, but it is also the basis of chronic pain.
You suffer from hypertension
What does high blood pressure have to do with vitamin D deficiency? According to a Harvard University study, people who suffer from it are more likely to develop various types of health disorders, including hypertension.