There are many benefits of Vitamin D besides maintaining bone density. For example, Vitamin D also plays a role in enhancing mood and helping weight loss. Unfortunately, many people are inattentive of their Vitamin D intake, which causes many health disturbances.
Here are some signs of Vitamin D deficiency:
- Muscle Stiffness and Pain
According to Kimberly Mueller, RD, owner of Fuel Factor Nutrition Coaching, disturbances in muscle function could indicate the lack of Vitamin D. Thus, when your body is unable to move as actively as usual, it could possibly be a sign that you need a Vitamin D boost.
- Sadness and Depression
Based on a research published on The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, women suffering from Vitamin D deficiency would easily feel sad and depressed.
- Pain
Severe Vitamin D deficiency could cause chronic pain all over your body. This usually occurs to AfricanAmerican people.
- Bone Stress
Vitamin D is essential for bone growth and maintenance. Therefore, Mueller states that Vitamin D deficiency could lead to the weakening of bones, which in turn can elevate the risk of damage or early loss of bone density. A person suffering from Vitamin D deficiency has twice the risk of osteoporosis compared to a healthy person.
- High Blood Pressure
Vitamin D plays an essential role in heart function and helps to stabilise blood pressure. Therefore, Vitamin D deficiency could lead to elevated blood pressure.
- Drowsiness
A study in 2012, published by The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, states that Vitamin D deficiency could cause a person to become easily sleepy during daytime.
- Short Temper
Ladies, before blaming PMS for everything, you need to know that Vitamin D deficiency could lower serotonin level; it is essential for keeping your mood in check.
- Tiredness
Various studies show that energy and strength are closely linked to Vitamin D. The lack of Vitamin D could cause a person to lose energy quickly and become tired easily.
Text by Clinique Suisse
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