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Top 10 Health Benefits of Vitamin D In Our Body - Silky Mahajan

An essential nutrient for our human body is Vitamin D. And it's also called the sunshine vitamin as sunlight can produce Vitamin D in the human body. To read more, visit https://silkymahajan.com/top-10-health-benefits-of-vitamin-d-in-our-body/

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Vitamin D In Our Body - Silky Mahajan

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  1. Top 10 Health Benefits of Vitamin D In Our Body

  2. An essential nutrient for our human body is Vitamin D. And it's also called the sunshine vitamin as sunlight can produce Vitamin D in the human body. Vitamin D also plays major functions in the human body, which includes the absorption of phosphorous and calcium, and also helps strengthen our immune system. Types of Vitamin D and Their Usages Vitamin D is a hormone that is also very chemically similar to estrogen, progesterone, and even testosterone. Vitamin D is soluble in fats and is present in mostly two types in the human body. Vitamin D2 Vitamin D2 helps us regulate the absorption of calcium in our body and also improves our bone density and health. It is found in plant-based food items like plant-based milk, orange juice, and even cereals. Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 is the more popular version of Vitamin D. It is synthesized in our body when we are exposed to natural sunlight. It also supports our bone health and calcium like Vitamin D2, but plays a broader role in our health, more of which we shall discuss later.

  3. Sources of Vitamin D • There are a few food items that are naturally rich in Vitamin D. Some of the best sources for this essential nutrient are fatty fish and fish liver oil. • Smaller amounts of it are also present in cheese, egg yolks and even beef liver. Trace amounts of it can also be present in certain types of mushrooms when they are exposed to UV light. • The top 7 sources of Vitamin D are given below • Salmon • Cod liver oil • Swordfish • Tuna • Egg Yolk • Fortified cereals • Orange juice

  4. Top 10 health benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D can play a crucial role to keep our body healthy. Vitamin D deficiency can cause serious health implications. The major health benefits of Vitamin D in our body are discussed below. 1. Helps strengthen our bones 2. Strengthens our immune system 3. Regulates our mood 4. Plays a role in heart health 5. Improves muscle Strength 6. Leads to healthy brain function 7. May prevent cancer 8. Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes 9. Improves our hair health 10. Improves our skin

  5. What causes Vitamin D deficiency? • Many Indians suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. However, people are more likely to suffer from a deficiency of it because of the factors mentioned below: • People who live in polluted areas • People who stay indoors mostly • People living in places where there is no direct exposure to sunlight • People who have darker skin tones due to the presence of melanin • Symptoms of low Vitamin D levels in our bodies are: • Severe bone pain or even muscle weakness • A feeling of general tiredness or fatigue • Bone fractures due to stress in areas like the pelvis, hips, and legs

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