Vitamins are organic substance that requires for normal growth, development and functioning of our body.
They requires in smaller quantity and most of them need to be taken in food. Because either they don’t produced in our body or produced in very little amount.
Vitamin D is one of many vitamin that required for functioning of body. It is not only essential for bone and muscle health but also required for proper functioning of brain and Immune.
Vitamin D synthesized in smaller quantity in our body. Under sun ray exposure cholesterol converted into vit D in skin cells. It is recommended to get 10- 15 min of sun exposure several times a week. Regular sun exposure is the best way to synthesize vitamin D in our body.
Despite of this around 40% of Indian population had vitamin D deficiency.
Deficiency of vitamin D can be due to poor intake or some medical conditions.
Vitamin D is a fat soluble Vitamin and so mostly found in fatty food. Some rich source of Vitamin D are :-
1) Fatty Fish- Salmon
2) Egg yolks
3) Cod liver oil
4) Mushroom
5) Cheese, Ghee
6) Yogurt
7) Milk
Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to:-
1) Bone – Bone loss, Bone Pain, Osteoporosis, joint Pain
2) Muscle- Muscles cramp
3) Mood Swings
4) Depression
5) Fatigue etc
These illnesses can affect you daily life so get enough vitamin D. If you have any signs of Depression, can contact Dr. Kundan Kumar Singh for future management.