Health Risks Of Low Vitamin D Levels In Your Body

Health risks due to lack of vitamin D in the body is a major concern
worldwide. Most people believe that exposure to a substantial amount
of sunlight is just enough. Well, it's true that adequate levels of
the vital vitamin are produced on regular exposure to sunlight. But in
India which is a continent with most of its parts still languishing in
poverty other factors like diet, pollution effects and genetics are
major contributors to the low level of Vitamin D. Statistics show that
over a billion people in the world have low level of Vitamin D.

The risks involved with low levels of Vitamin D are numerous.
Statistics show that chronic diseases like cancer can be prevented by
maintaining the right level of vitamin D in the body. Persons with
cancer taking foods with increased vitamin D showed 75% reduced growth
in the cancer cells. Intestinal infections like inflammatory bowel can
be regulated with intake of Vitamin D. Low level of the vitamin have
major effects on the genetic expression of the disease. The symptoms
become worse and unbearable to the patient.

Understanding what vitamin D does in the body is the first step to
living a healthy life. Here are 6 health risks of low vitamin D levels
in the body.

1. Vitamin D is required in the blood to regulate secretion of
insulin. Insulin is secreted to balance sugar levels in the body. Low
levels or high levels of insulin can cause the different types of
diabetes. Apparently most people who are diabetic also lack vitamin D.

2. One type of Vitamin D known as 25-hydroxyvitamin regulates blood
pressure. The risk of high blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg and above
(against the normal 120/80 mmHg) is higher in people who having low
levels of Vitamin D. In the presence of factors like genetics and poor
eating habits, obesity and high cholesterol levels in the body cannot
be overlooked as causes of chronic diseases e.g. hypertension.

3. Vitamin D activates the white blood cells which fight infections
your body. Common infections like flu and other recurrent respiratory
infections are caused by low levels of Vitamin D. Instead of blaming
the weather, taking foods rich in vitamin D might be the solution to
the infections. Oranges, carrots, pumpkins and papayas are just a few
examples of foods that can make up for low level vitamin D. Generally
immune boosting foods should be taken in to boost the ability of the
immune system.

4. Strong bones are developed by the absorption of calcium which
requires vitamin D to be absorbed. Naturally, people with low levels
of vitamin D also show deficiency in calcium. Stronger healthier bones
cannot be built without the vitamin. You are more likely to have
weaker bones due to low levels of Vitamin D. Chronic muscle and joint
pain alongside fatigue also known as fibromyalgia can be controlled by
intake of vitamin D. It is economical in the treatment since only food
supplements have to be used.

5. Fertility hormones production. Vitamin D boosts the production of
testosterone in male and progesterone in female. The reproductive
system is not healthy at all without those hormones.

6. Anti aging agent. Vitamin D insufficiency in the body causes
premature ageing effects. The body mass reduces gradually with low
level Vitamin D. You can pep your health up by taking in food
supplements with Vitamin D.

With the above knowledge, you should monitor your Vitamin D level
regularly especially in seasons with minimal sunlight. Following the
right health practices goes a long way in keeping you healthy.
--naturalnews.com