What role does vitamin D3 play in the body?
Vitamin D belongs to the compounds dissolved in fats, and its active form can contribute, among others for better absorption of phosphorus and calcium, or the production of neurotransmitters. Scientists have proven that vitamin D3 can have a positive effect on the musculoskeletal system, the immune system and the nervous system. It is impossible to ignore its potential, positive impact on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases or the possibility of reducing the risk of developing autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D3 can affect our health on many levels, while its deficiency translates into deterioration of general well -being.
Vitamin D sources – the selection is small
Vitamin D3 is a compound produced by the human body, but UV rays emitted by the sun are necessary to synthesize this substance. Due to the latitude in which we live, there are too little cloudless days during the year in Poland, which significantly reduces the production of vitamin D3. Skin synthesis is effective only during spring and summer between 10:00 and 15:00. When this way of obtaining vitamin D3 becomes impossible, we must reach for the food sources of the said substance. We find it, for example, in meat, fatty fish, eggs, dairy and some mushrooms. Unfortunately, in any of these foods, the concentration of vitamin D is not high enough to satisfy the body’s demand for a valuable substance.
Vitamin D3 supplementation – this preparation is needed by most of us
How to recognize vitamin D deficiency?
Did you know that you can also suffer from vitamin D deficiency? The insufficient concentration of this valuable relationship is manifested in different ways and is often confused with autumn chandra or seasonal weakness. Symptoms that may, but do not have to indicate a deficiency of vitamin D3, for example:
- bone and joint pain,
- sleep disorders,
- muscle spasms,
- frequent infections,
- memory disorders,
- depression,
- Hair hair loss.
Too low vitamin D concentration can be quite easily diagnosed – it is enough to regularly undergo preventive blood tests. Thanks to this, we will eliminate the risk of potential complications caused by a deficiency of solar substances, such as depression, diabetes, recurrent infections, osteoporosis and even cancer.
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