The Facts
Around one in 5 adults in the UK are vitamin D deficient, that is possibly over 10 million people . Vitamin D is now recognised as a pandemic, with more than half the world population currently at risk
Vitamin D is known as the super nutrient and is now known not just food healthy bones but a wide range of functiona land health needs
Vitamin D is so important in supporting the immune system , maintenance of cell division and muscle function. Not just the maintenance of healthy bones but for normal utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
Many people believe that we can achieve our RDA from foods high in Vit D such as Milk, Eggs, oily fish, but the major source of Vitamin D is from the sun as the skin is where it is manufactured.
The simple answer is that we are just not getting enough sunlight. We spend less time out doors, we travel in cars, recent cancer scars encouraging us to stay out of the sun and wear high SPF’s. 90% of vitamin D use to come from the sun and not on dietary sources.
The correct level of Vitamin D recommended for each individual is unique and levels of Vitamin D need to be checked so that correct dosage can be administered to achieve a raise in vit D levels within the therapeutic range.
Before increasiung your Vitamin D intake it is essential that you speak to a health care professional who will be a able to advise you.
Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency
- Weight gain
- Bone softening ( low bone density) or fractures
- Fatigue generalised
- Muscle cramps and weakness
- Joint pain
- blood sugar issues
- low immunity
- low calcium levels in the blood
- mood changes and irritability
- Depression
Vitamin D is an important nutrient and if left untreated can lead to
- Osteoporosis
- Weakened immune system
- Asthma
- tuberculosis
- Diabetes
- Periodontal disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- high blood pressure
- Major depressive disorders/seasonal effective disorder
- Multiple sclerosis
- cancer
Before you consider supplementing your self to much Vitamin D can lead to toxicity which can lead to nausea, vomiting, poo sleep, frequent urination, confusion, abnormal heart arrhythmias and kidney problems /stones.
At Incleanse we offer Vitamin D Testing, to check your level of Vitamin D in your blood and advise you accordingly or diet and supplementation.
Contact the clinic to book an appointment or to speak to one of our Nurses
07984027343
info@incleanse.co.uk
