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Saturday 03 September 2022
Books – Syed Metwally
At this time of year, our immune systems are working very hard to try to protect us from the different viruses circulating around us. Eating a balanced diet can help protect us. Some people choose to take supplements as well; Find a reason to take one supplement while you sleep.
In January, the weather is cooler, than it is in the warmer months. Also, unlike the warmer months of the year, our bodies don’t get the same amount of vitamin D, according to the British newspaper Express.
Vitamin D is a “sunshine chemical” as we make vitamin D from sunlight that helps regulate our calcium and phosphate levels, which in turn keeps our bones, muscles and teeth strong.
And the NHS says vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone deformities and pain.
Because of vitamin D deficiency in winter, it is recommended to take vitamin D supplements.
The NHS recommends taking no more than 4,000 international units (100 micrograms) of vitamin D per day.
How do you know that you suffer from vitamin D deficiency?
One study suggests that a sign of vitamin D deficiency may be present during sleep.
Dr. Michael Breus suggests that a sign of vitamin D deficiency may be lack of sleep.
According to the US MD, a recent study found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with “short duration of sleep.”
Dr Breus added: “In 2018, scientists at China’s Qingdao University analyzed the results of several studies that looked at the role of vitamin D in sleep.”
Their analysis identified important links between low levels of vitamin D and poor sleep, and they also found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with poor sleep quality.”
What should we do if we have low vitamin D and how can we increase our levels if we do not want to resort to supplements?
Fortunately, the answer, as with high blood pressure, is in your diet.
There is a list of foods that contain healthy levels of vitamin D.
These include: oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel.
Furthermore, you can also find vitamin D in red meat, egg yolks and fortified foods, and this includes some spreads and breakfast cereals.
If you prefer to take a vitamin D supplement instead of or alongside these food options, it is recommended that you take them until April.
At this point, your body will start producing enough vitamin D from sunlight.
If you take too much vitamin D over a long period, it can lead to a buildup of calcium that can weaken your bones and damage your kidneys and heart.
While you can overdose on vitamin D by taking plenty of supplements, you cannot overdose on vitamin D if you’ve been in the sun for a long time.
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