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Statistics show that nearly 75% of the population suffers from a deficiency of this vitamin. This vitamin is very important and beneficial for the human body. It participates in the prevention of many diseases, not only in cancer, but also in the prevention of heart diseases and even diabetes.
We are talking about vitamin D
We obtain vitamin D mainly from the sun , but due to the high deficiency in most of the population it needs to be supplemented internally as well. Daily consumption of this vitamin is essential for human health – it brings many health benefits, primarily related to cancer treatment.
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in the body
- bone pain
- muscle weakness
- severe asthma, especially in children
- cognitive disorders mainly in the elderly
- chronic pain
- excessive sweating without any physical activity or high temperature
- depressive states and anxiety
Positive effects of vitamin D on various diseases
According to Dr. Norman in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007) the favorable effects of vitamin D can be found in adjunctive treatment of a wide range of diseases such as:
- cancer
- hypertension and cardiovascular diseases
- obesity
- rheumatism
- type I and type II diabetes
- multiple sclerosis
- Crohn’s disease
- flu and colds
- tuberculosis
- aging
- psoriasis, eczema, acne and all skin diseases
- insomnia
- hair loss and baldness
- tooth decay and periodontitis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- schizophrenia, migraines, neurological disease
- fertility
An important principle of the positive effect of vitamin D on these diseases is that it supports the production of natural substances, the so-called cytokines, which have strong anti-inflammatory effects.
Sources of vitamin D
We obtain vitamin D not only from food but also from the sun! Therefore we should try to sunbathe as often as possible. You will not get vitamin D from the sun through a window in an office or in a car. Glass blocks all UVB and prevents the production of vitamin D in the body. Sunscreens with an SPF over 15 have similar effects to glass, preventing vitamin D from entering the body.
In winter when there is no possibility to expose your body to the sun, it is important to take vitamin D through food or supplements. However, vitamin D in the diet is rare. Very few foods contain it. It occurs mainly in fish, mushrooms, eggs , however in very small amounts .
