Do you get enough Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient which supports immune health, promotes calcium absorption, maintains bone growth and support metabolic health. Vitamin D is actually a hormone and a powerful one.
It is also very important during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The reason you may have heard vitamin D referred to as the sunshine vitamin is because vitamin D is synthesized from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
What are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?
Tiredness and fatigue.
Bone and back pain.
Low mood.
Slow wound healing.
Hair loss.
Muscle pain.
How to get adequate Vitamin D?
Get out in the sunlight daily
Take a Vitamin D3 supplements if levels are low and during the winter.
You can also consume foods high in vitamin D which include:
mushrooms, egg yolks, tuna, spinach, almond milk, fatty fish like salmon.
What are the benefits of Vitamin D?
Better sleep- Improves sleep quality and duration
Helps fight disease- fights inflammation and helps our body to recover faster from illness.
Feel better- reduce depression and feelings of anxiety
Help reduce body weight
Immune support- support heart health, protects against asthma, eczema
Andriana xx
It is also very important during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The reason you may have heard vitamin D referred to as the sunshine vitamin is because vitamin D is synthesized from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
What are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?
Tiredness and fatigue.
Bone and back pain.
Low mood.
Slow wound healing.
Hair loss.
Muscle pain.
How to get adequate Vitamin D?
Get out in the sunlight daily
Take a Vitamin D3 supplements if levels are low and during the winter.
You can also consume foods high in vitamin D which include:
mushrooms, egg yolks, tuna, spinach, almond milk, fatty fish like salmon.
What are the benefits of Vitamin D?
Better sleep- Improves sleep quality and duration
Helps fight disease- fights inflammation and helps our body to recover faster from illness.
Feel better- reduce depression and feelings of anxiety
Help reduce body weight
Immune support- support heart health, protects against asthma, eczema
Andriana xx