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How Vitamin D Benefits Bone Health

By Sabine Dorothy Docteur

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because of the way it is developed from bathing in sunlight. Absorption of the sun helps Vitamin D to convert to its active form, which can then be used in our bodies effectively to benefit bone health amongst a slew of other health benefits. This vitamin is in charge of several essential functions in the human body. Vitamin D helps regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, which makes it indispensable when we are speaking of bone health. Beyond our bone health, Vitamin D contributes to the fight against diseases to improve our wellness.

Disease Prevention

In the fight against heart disease, Vitamin D plays a crucial role. Because of its function in our circulatory system, it helps regulate blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Research has shown that Vitamin D has also added to regulating mood and improving depression symptoms. Providing mental health benefits is a great component of this vitamin. It is no surprise that it would do so, especially the way in which it is activated in sunlight. Being outdoors and getting a healthy dose of sunshine has been proven to significantly improve mental health. Perhaps one of the most exciting contributions to health is Vitamin D's ability to boost weight loss. The reason for this is because Vitamin D was found to have appetite suppressant effects, causing less food and caloric intake, resulting in weight loss overall.

Signs of Lack of Vitamin D

There are many reasons why individuals may experience Vitamin D deficiency. One of the factors is being in an area that is heavily polluted. Fight deficiency of Vitamin D by ensuring that you avoid the following factors. Spending more time indoors than outdoors can lead to deficiencies in Vitamin D. Be sure to go out, take a walk in the neighborhood, or a nearby park, to get your daily dose of Vitamin D. When we are not getting enough Vitamin D, the body has special ways to show us. These signs include excessive fatigue, and muscle aches and pains. You may also experience weakness and a general sense of not feeling well. Because of its immense importance in bone health, Vitamin D deficiencies may manifest itself through difficulties climbing up the stairs or getting up from a low couch.

Finding D in Food

Salmon, sardines, milk, and certain yogurts are some of the foods that contain Vitamin D and can help increase its levels in your blood. If you discover that you lack this important vitamin, take the steps to ameliorate these effects right away through dietary food intake, getting some much-needed sun, or through supplementation. Ultimately, getting the right amount of Vitamin D will help upkeep your overall health.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractor in Southlake, Tex.

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