Vitamin D Deficiency: Effects on Body, Mood, and Immunity
Introduction: Vitamin D, often referred as Sunshine Vitamin is very essential for good health of our bones and immunity. Deficiency of vitamin D in children can be cause Rickets, leading to bone softening, and bowed. In adults it can cause weak and soft bones and pain in bones. Also fatigue, muscle weakness and frequent infections can be other symptoms. Upon exposure to sun our body can produce vitamin D on its own. But in modern era, due to the indoor lifestyles, use of sunscreen and pollution, vitamin D deficiency has become a global concern. What is Vitamin D: Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role to maintain health of our bones and immunity. Vitamin D has 2 different forms: a) Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol): This form of vitamin D is obtained from plant-based foods and fortified foods. Major sources are · Mushrooms · Fo...