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News Topical, Digital Desk : Recently a news came out that in China, a woman's Vitamin-D deficiency had become so dangerous that her bone broke while turning in bed. From this incident, you can guess how dangerous Vitamin-D deficiency can prove to be for you. Vitamin-D deficiency in women is a common problem, especially in urban areas. The biggest reason for this is staying away from sunlight.
Vitamin D is very important for strengthening bones, muscles and immune system. Actually, Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium. Therefore, due to its deficiency, bones can become weak (Vitamin-D Deficiency Symptoms). Let us know what things women should keep in mind to avoid Vitamin-D deficiency.
Signs of Vitamin-D Deficiency
- Feeling tired and weak
- Bone and joint pain
- muscle weakness
- Weak immunity
- Hair loss
- Slow healing of wounds
- Depression and mood swing
Problems caused by vitamin D deficiency
- Osteoporosis and Rickets- Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. Therefore, its deficiency causes weakening of bones and increases the risk of osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children.
- Weak immunity- Vitamin D is also very important for the immune system. Therefore, due to its deficiency, immunity becomes weak and the person starts falling ill again and again.
- Muscle pain and weakness- Vitamin D is very important for muscle strength . Its deficiency can cause muscle pain and weakness.
- Depression and Mental Problems- Vitamin D deficiency also affects mental health. Its deficiency can cause depression, mood swings and anxiety.
How to overcome vitamin-D deficiency? (How to Prevent Vitamin-D Deficiency)
get some sunshine
The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. Therefore, spending 30 minutes in the sun before 10 am every day produces vitamin D in the body.
Foods rich in vitamin D
- Fish – salmon, tuna, mackerel
- Egg yolk
- Milk, yogurt and cheese (fortified dairy products)
- mushroom
- Orange Juice (fortified)
Vitamin-D supplements
If the deficiency of vitamin D in the body has become severe, then the doctor may also advise you to take vitamin D supplements. However, do not take these supplements without consulting a doctor, as this also poses a risk of vitamin D toxicity.
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