What does Vitamin D do for health? Do you get enough from the sun or should you take supplements? In this video, we will cover the benefits, food sources, and deficiency symptoms of dietary Vitamin D.
0:05 – What is Vitamin D?
0:21 – History of Vitamin D
0:34 – What does Vitamin D do for the Body?
0:44 – Deficiency Symptoms
0:53 – Factors that Interfere with Vitamin D Production
1:09 – Dietary Vitamin D Sources
Video Transcript
Did you know, Vitamin D isn’t actually a vitamin at all? It’s actually a hormone—an essential hormone that the human body can only produce with the help of direct sunlight. It’s not quite the same as drawing powers from the sun like Superman, but it’s close enough!
We first became aware of Vitamin D during the early 1900s, when it was found that ”fresh air and sunshine” could prevent, and even cure the bone distortions of people who lived in smoky, industrialized cities.
After years of scientific research, we now know that the sunshine vitamin does more than just keep your bones and teeth healthy. Vitamin D supports your muscles, brain, and immune system too!
Of course, since Vitamin D does so much for us, not having enough of it can lead to symptoms like fatigue, muscle pain, and mood swings.
Sunlight is free, so theoretically, it should be easy to get all the Vitamin D you need. But long winter months, overcast climates, aging, genetic factors, and even darker skin tones can make it harder for your body to produce the Vitamin D it needs.
Fortunately, there are ways to supplement your Vitamin D even when the sun is hiding.
Oily fish proteins, egg yolks, fortified milk, and of course straight supplements can be used to boost the Vitamin D levels in the body and keep you fit for your next superhero mission!
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