In today’s busy life, people often spend less time in the sun, due to which vitamin D deficiency is becoming a serious problem. This problem seems mild in the beginning, but over time it has a profound effect on the body. Health experts say that ignoring vitamin D deficiency is not only harmful to the body but can also cause many serious diseases. According to Dr. Sunil Chaudhary, Associate Director and Head Orthopedics, Asian Hospital, vitamin D is an extremely important nutrient not only for bones but for the entire body.
What is the role of vitamin D in the body?
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for keeping bones, teeth and muscles strong. Apart from this, vitamin D also strengthens the body’s immunity. It affects not only bones but overall health. When there is a deficiency of it in the body, the risk of many types of diseases in the body increases.
Diseases caused by Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a variety of diseases. The most common diseases are:
Bone weakness and osteoporosis: Vitamin D deficiency reduces calcium absorption in the body, which weakens bones and increases the risk of bone fractures.
Rickets (in children): Vitamin D deficiency in children causes crooked bones, and this condition is caused by severe vitamin D deficiency.
Osteomalacia (in adults): This disease occurs in adults in which bones pain and muscle weakness are felt.
Muscle pain and fatigue: Body fatigue and muscle pain even without doing much work can be a sign of vitamin D deficiency.
Immune deficiency: Vitamin D deficiency weakens the immune system, which increases the risk of cold and other infections.
Depression and mood disorders: Vitamin D is also linked to mental health. Its deficiency can cause mood swings, anxiety and depression.
Heart disease: According to research, vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of heart diseases.
Diabetes risk: Some studies suggest that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Hair loss: Vitamin D deficiency can also cause continuous hair loss.
Autoimmune diseases: Diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis are also associated with vitamin D deficiency.
Ways to avoid vitamin D deficiency
Sunbathing: Nowadays people often try to avoid sunlight, due to which vitamin D is not produced naturally in the body. Every person should sit in the morning sun for 15-20 minutes at least 3-4 times a week. Especially 20-30 minutes of sunlight between 7 and 10 in the morning is a natural source of vitamin D.
Improvement in diet: Include things like eggs, fish, milk, yogurt, cheese and mushrooms in the diet, as they are rich in vitamin D.
Supplements: If vitamin D deficiency is found in medical examination, then vitamin D supplements can also be taken on the advice of a doctor. Also, especially those people who spend more time in office or home should get vitamin D checked regularly. Many serious diseases can be avoided by fulfilling it on time.
Do not take vitamin D deficiency lightly, as it is extremely important for the body. If it is cured in time, we can improve our health and avoid many serious diseases.
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