How Important Vitamin D Is For Your Body And Your Soul

The sun plays the decisive role in the formation of vitamin D. A deficiency is particularly damaging to the bones.

Around 80 to 90 percent of the daily requirement is formed through the skin under the influence of sunlight. Diet plays only a minor role — which is why no foods are shown here. Small amounts of the sun vitamin are found in egg yolks, mushrooms and cheese, for example.

It promotes the absorption of calcium in the intestines and thus ensures strong bones and teeth. It also has an effect on muscle strength and contributes to a functioning immune system. There is evidence that low vitamin D levels increase the risk of acute respiratory infections.

In infants and children, too low a vitamin D level can lead to what is known as rickets. In this case, the bones are not mineralized sufficiently, remain soft and become deformed. In adults, this can lead to decalcification of the skeletal bones (osteomalacia) and increased bone loss (osteoporosis). The risk of falls and bone fractures also increases, especially in older people.

The majority is formed by the skin through sunlight. About five micrograms should be taken in through food.

To form enough vitamin D, you should spend between five and 25 minutes in the sun every day. However, the body’s own vitamin D formation depends on several factors — such as skin type, time of year and day, weather, clothing or even the use of sunscreen.
From October to March, sunlight in the USA, and most European countries is not sufficient to ensure adequate vitamin D formation. However, our body can store vitamin D from the summer months and thus contribute to the supply in winter. To reduce…

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