To keep the body healthy, it is very important to include vitamins and minerals in the diet. From vitamin E to Vitamin B12, everyone boosts all health. One of these essential vitamins includes more vitamins, which is very important to take the body healthy. This is vitamin D, often called ‘Sunshine Vitamin’. Vitamin D strengthens your bones, but you will be surprised to know that it is not just for this work. Gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi, who has been trained with AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, recently shared 5 intersting facts related to vitamin D on his Instagram, which many people do not know.
According to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, vitamin D is not only helping to increase immunity, but it is also very important for your heart, mind and avorol health. Let’s know what he told.
1. Vitamin D is not just a vitamin: Dr. Saurabh Sethi says that vitamin D is not only one vitamin. It is also a kind of hormone for the body. According to him, it controls more than 200 jeans and affects many important work of the body.
2. Vitamin D is found less in foods: Vitamin D is found in very little food items. Dr. Sethi says that eating salmon, tuna, egg or mushrooms does not provide as much vitamin D as your skin can make by staying in the sun just 15 minutes.
3. Do not know the lack of vitamin D in the body: Vitamin D deficiency is not always visible. You can feel symptoms like fatigue, irritability or falling ill quickly, but it can remain without knowing for many years.
4. Do not take more supplements: Taking too much vitamin D can be harmful. It especially damages your kidney. Most adults require 600-800 IU daily. In such a situation, always consult a doctor before taking supplements.
5. Sunlight best sources: Vitamin D has no source better than sunlight. By taking afternoon sunlight for 10-30 minutes, you can get 1,000-2,000 IU vitamin D naturally.
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