10 Common Signs of a Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients that our body uses to protect us from infections,
strengthen our bones and protect the lungs.
Unfortunately over 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D,
because we do not get enough sunshine on our skin, so our bodies do not make enough.
In today's video we will take a look at the 10 common signs that you are deficient in Vitamin D,
and how to fix this.
1. Bone Pain
Those who do not have enough Vitamin D, will often suffer with bone and muscular pain. Vitamin D
helps your body to move minerals like calcium and phosphorus into your bones , and strengthen them.
If you don't get enough of this your bones become weak, fragile and fracture more easily.
2. Asthma If you have asthma and your symptoms flare up,
then you are likely not getting enough Vitamin D. In the summer you may notice that it's easier
to breathe. This is because your body makes Vitamin D when your skin is exposed to the sun.
Vitamin D helps to make steroid hormones that lower inflammation in your lungs.
3. High Blood Pressure A deficiency in Vitamin D can also cause
high blood pressure, and a higher risk of heart disease. Taking a regular supplement of at least
20,000IU can help to lower your BP, by improving the transportation of minerals around your body.
4. Autoimmune Disease If you suffer with any type of autoimmune disease
such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, or multiple sclerosis then you are likely deficient
in Vitamin D. Vitamin D is the most important vitamin for the immune system. It modulates the
immune system and helps to control it. Vitamin D helps in the expression of over 229 genes.
5. Regular Illness If you suffer with cold
infections regularly then you are definitely deficient in Vitamin D.
People tend to catch colds in the winter when they cannot get access to the sunshine,
which makes them deficient. Vitamin D supports the immune system to fight off all kinds of pathogens,
especially respiratory illnesses like flu, coronavirus, or adenovirus.
6. Gallbladder Removed If you have had your gallbladder removed
then you will likely be deficient in Vitamin D, unless you are taking a bile supplement daily.
Without a gallbladder your body is not able to emulsify
and absorb Vitamin D from your supplements or food. Taking ox bile can really help with this.
7. Liver Damage If you have liver cirrhosis,
fatty liver diseases or liver damage then your body will struggle to absorb vitamin D.
Taking a regular ox bile supplement can help with this,
along with a healthy diet rich in choline and cruciferous vegetables.
8. Winter Blues Depression Many people suffer with a mild
form of depression in the winter, because they get less sunshine and therefore less Vitamin D.
Taking a regular supplement can help to fight SAD,
winter blues and depression by bringing in important minerals to the brain.
9. Kidney Damage If you have any form of
kidney damage, or kidney disease then your body may not be able to properly process Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is activated through an enzyme in the kidneys and liver.
10. Sugar Cravings Cravings
Eating lots of sugary foods and refined carbs can cause a deficiency in Vitamin D,
and an overproduction of the insulin hormone. This impact is disastrous for your health
and causes a whole range of illnesses. Keep sugars out of your diet as much as possible.
Why Are We Deficient?
Unfortunately those who live in the Northern hemisphere simply cannot get enough UVB exposure
from the sun in winter, which means that our bodies cannot make enough Vitamin D.
It is recommended to take a daily supplement of
Vitamin D in the winter to help overcome this chronic problem.
Working indoors is also a common culprit for not getting enough Vitamin D in the summer months.
If you have darker skin, you have more melanin in your skin
which can also reduce the amount of Vitamin D levels in the body.
How To Boost Vitamin D?
Vitamin D and Sunshine In the summer months, try to get at least
20 minutes of sunshine per day to stimulate the production if Vitamin D in your body.
The body can store Vitamin D quite well,
so you can build up a reserve in your liver in the summer months.
We also recommend a daily supplement of Vitamin D3 & K2. Always take K2
alongside Vitamin D3 because these work together to move calcium around the body.
An excellent winter dose would be 30,000iu of D3 and 300mcg of Vitamin K2.
Absorption
If you do have any problems with your liver,
gallbladder or kidneys then you may struggle to absorb and utilize Vitamin D.
Take a daily ox bile supplement (purified bile salts). This acts as a natural detergent,
helping your body to break down fat soluble nutrients like Vitamin D and absorb them.
Food Sources
You can get small amounts of Vitamin D in your diet from cod liver oil and oily fish like salmon,
sardines and mackerel. However these amounts will not be enough to meet your requirements.
As you can see Vitamin D is an absolutely essential nutrient
for supporting the immune system, strengthening the bones and protecting against viral illnesses.
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