A new study found a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and death rates in coronavirus patients.
The body makes vitamin D from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
However, many people try to avoid either cholesterol or sunlight.
Vitamin D deficiency is very common.
4 out of 10 people in the U.S. are likely vitamin D deficient.
Are you one of these with vitamin D deficiency?
Most people don’t realize that they are vitamin D deficient as symptoms are generally subtle.
Here are 3 signs of vitamin D deficiency.
1. Back pain
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining strong bones by support calcium absorption and bone metabolism. People with weak bones often feel back pain.
2. Slow healing of wounds
Vitamin D may accelerate wound healing because it boosts the immune system and has anti-inflammatory effects.
3.Feeling fatigue constantly
Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels.
Who are at greater risk for vitamin D deficiency?
People who spend most of their time indoors,
People with darker skin,
People with certain medical conditions, such as Celiac disease, chronic kidney and liver diseases,
Elderly people who lose the ability to convert vitamin D into its usable form.
Three days a week of sunshine exposure (about 20 minutes) should produce enough vitamin D.
Sunshine is a good medicine.
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