Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

What are some vitamin d deficiency symptoms?

One of the main functions of vitamin D is to help the bloodstream absorb calcium and phosphorus from the intestinal tract. That is why bone deficiencies, such as rickets in children, will result when your diet has a vitamin d deficiency, even though the diet contains ample amounts of these bone-building minerals. When vitamin D is missing, the calcium and phosphorus are passed on through the body in the feces instead of being assimilated into the bloodstream.

Other functions of vitamin D include an influence on the parathyroid glands, which secrete a hormone controlling the level of calcium in the blood; and upon the thyroid gland, which secretes a hormone to control the rate at which the cells use their nourishment.

Constipation, “pot belly,” muscular fatigue, extreme nerv­ousness, excessive tooth decay, and arthritic tendencies are vitamin d deficiency symptoms and tell you that you’re not getting enough vitamin D in your body.

Certain fish oils are a rich source of vitamin D, and their use by people who go without sunshine for long periods is highly recommended. However, vitamin D can be manu­factured by a substance beneath the skin when the body is exposed to sunlight. In this connection, it is interesting to note that a certain oily substance present on unwashed skin will produce more vitamin D during the sun bath than if the body is freshly bathed. Therefore, a sun bath before bathing is more beneficial than one taken after com­ing from the pool or the surf.

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Savor Summer Sweets

Eating fruits in season is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh flavors while you can. Enjoy these summer fruits at your next family picnic, or for an anytime snack.

Cantaloupe ? In season from June to August, this tasty melon makes more than a beautiful summer salad.  Cantaloupe contains a lot of Vitamin A, making it great for eye health. It also contains Vitamin C, potassium and folate.  So go find your melon baller and whip up a delicious salad! Strawberries ? Whether you add them to your morning cereal, eat them with a bit of dark chocolate drizzled on top, or include them in a fruit smoothie, strawberries are good anytime. Packed with Vitamin K, manganese and Vitamin C, this favorite summer berry is at its best from April through July. Watermelon ? Ripest in the summer, a warm-weather get-together just wouldn’t be the same without slices of this fun and refreshing treat.  An excellent source of Vitamin C, watermelon is also a very good source of Vitamin A and B-6. Apples ? Crisp, sweet and refreshing, apples are packed with Vitamins C, K and dietary fiber.  And a new study shows Red Delicious may have more antioxidants than other types, though all are good for you.  The study was published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry , in the June 29th issue. Fun tip: For a refreshing snack by the pool, make Fruit-Kabobs!  Simply cut up your favorite fruits into bite-sized pieces and skewer them together.

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Vitamins and Mineral Supplements

Those opposed to vitamin and mineral supplements are correct in saying, “If you eat a well-balanced meal you do not need extra vitamins,” except for the fact that people don’t, it is unlikely that they could.

They seem to be totally un­aware of these three aspects of the problem and continue to sing the old theme song.  They refuse to recognize:

1. Alcoholic drinks deplete the vitamin B complex reserves in the body
2. Smoking causes a vitamin C deficiency
3. Sugar, barbiturates, sulfa drugs, antibiotics and even bleached foods interfere with the levels of vitamins A, C and some of the B complex.

The following is recommended as a good basic multi-vitamin formula for those who wish to be sure of an overall sufficiency of the most important vitamins:

There are many vitamin preparations available and their formulas will vary in some respects. In general, the above combination should supply the average needs,  and one a day at breakfast is recommended.

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