26/02/2023
Who here takes Vitamin D? Do you know what the benefits are?
Vitamin D3 supplements are commonly recommended for people at risk for Vitamin D deficiency. Low Vitamin D levels cause depression, fatigue and muscle weakness. Over time, Vitamin D deficiency can lead to weak bones, rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults.
Nicknamed the Sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D I produced by the body when ultraviolet B rays come in contact with special receptors in the skin.
How it works!
Vitamin D helps control how much calcium and phosphate you absorb from food. Calcium is essential for bone health. Phosphate is needed for healthy bones, teeth, muscles, nerves and basic bodily functions.
Health Benefits
❤️ strengthens bones and muscles
❤️ boosts immunity
❤️ reduces inflammation
❤️ improves heart function
Bones
Vitamin D works with calcium to support your bones. If you are low on Vitamin D your body can’t get calcium from food so it steals it from your bones. This leads to weaker bones, fractures and osteoporosis.
Muscles
Vitamin D appears to help build stronger muscles. Researchers found people with more vitamin D had leaner bodies, more muscle mass and better muscle function.
Immunity
Vitamin D may help your immune system fight viruses and bacterial infections.
