2023-10-08 05:44:40
In a world saturated with a variety of foods and nutritional supplements, vitamin deficiency is becoming increasingly rare. However, among the many vitamins and minerals, one of them stands out as especially important for most Russians, regardless of the time of year. This vitamin is vitamin D.
General practitioner, Igor Alentov, emphasizes the importance of vitamin D in most people’s diets. This vitamin is synthesized in human skin under the influence of sunlight. However, in Russia there are not enough sunny days, especially in winter, to provide the body with the necessary amount of vitamin D.
Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining health. It helps strengthen bones and teeth, supports immune system function, regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and may have positive effects on heart health. Adequate amounts of vitamin D have also been linked to a reduced risk of various chronic diseases.
Vitamin D can be obtained from foods such as fish, caviar, egg yolk and milk. However, the main source of this vitamin for most people is sunlight. Therefore, it is important to be in the fresh air more often with your face and hands open so that the body can synthesize vitamin D.
You should not rely on solariums or active sunbathing as sources of vitamin D, as they may increase the risks of photoaging of the skin and the development of cancer.
According to Dr. Alentov, measuring vitamin D levels is not always necessary. Instead, the doctor may prescribe it in medicinal form, taking into account the patient’s age, diseases and other health factors. It is important to consult your doctor to determine the correct dosage of vitamin D.
Major risk factors for vitamin D deficiency include age over 65, dark skin, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, insufficient exposure to sunlight, medications that can affect the metabolism of this vitamin, and even being overweight or underweight in children with signs of rickets or bone deformities.
Thus, vitamin D remains an important element of a healthy lifestyle for most Russians all year round.
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