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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : February 24, 2015 1:37 PM IST
The importance of vitamin D in our body cannot be stressed enough. It is necessary to absorb calcium and hence promote bone development and lack of it can cause rickets where the development of bones is stalled. (Read: 12 health risks of Vitamin D deficiency)
A new study has revealed that people who have low levels of vitamin D are more susceptible to suffer from diabetes, irrespective of their body weight. The study conducted by the Endocrine Society says that people who lack vitamin D in their body are more likely to suffer from metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
Around 1 billion people worldwide are estimated to have deficient levels of vitamin D due to limited sunshine exposure and hence it important to realise what lack of vitamin D can do to your body.
1.Cardiovascular disease: Vitamin D deficiency increased the risk of fatal cardiovascular diseases (CVD) by 62%. This study also considered adjustments for smoking, physical activity and other factors contributing to heart diseases and concluded that vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with increased risk of fatal cardiovascular events.
2. Flu: Lack of vitamin D in the body can also be responsible for recurrence of cold and respiratory infections as it has an important role to play in activating the cells of your immune system which help to fight infections.
3. Anemia: Lack of hemoglobin in the blood causes Anemia and a study study led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children s Center found that people having low levels of haemoglobin also had low levels of vitamin D. Although the exact role of vitamin D and anaemia is still under investigation, there is sufficient evidence linking anaemia to vitamin D insufficiency. Here are top 7 home remedies to keep anaemia at bay.
4. Brain damage: A recent study led by researchers at the University of Kentucky showed that low levels of vitamin D can cause damage to some proteins in the brain of rats. The study also suggested that deficiency of vitamin D can affect the oxidative status of the brain, cognitive performance and memory power. Read more about foods rich in antioxidants that can boost your memory.
5. Infertility:A study conducted by Austrian Physicians revealed that vitamin D stimulates the production of the male hormone testosterone and female hormone progesterone and hence daily morning walk under the sun can help you to boost your reproductive health. Here are 10 things that could cause infertility (Gallery).
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