14. Reduced Cognitive Function
Vitamin D’s biologically active form has been shown to have neuroprotective effects. This means that the vitamin actually helps in the preservation of nerve function. Which is very important for your brain to work properly.
Research strongly suggests that a deficiency of this vitamin is a significant factor in reduced cognitive ability. In fact, there are clear indications that low levels of vitamin D are connected to Dementia as well as Alzheimer’s.
Furthermore, adults with serious vitamin D deficiencies are four times more likely to suffer impaired cognitive function.
Take Away
Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue worldwide. There are some factors that can lead to an even greater risk of having low vitamin D levels. As you already know, the body produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
This means that you are at risk of having low levels if you spend too much time indoors (whether at home or at work). Live in extreme Northern or Southern latitudes, or wear unnecessarily concealing clothing.
Those with darker skin naturally produce less vitamin D. Because the higher levels of melanin in their skin is actually meant to protect against excessive exposure to ultraviolet light.
Nevertheless, if you suspect that you may be lacking vitamin D, it’s important to get your blood levels checked. The good news is that a vitamin D deficiency is usually easy to fix.
You can expose yourself to sunlight more often. Include more foods rich in vitamin D in your diet. It can do wonders for your health. Foods are such as:
- fatty fish;
- or fortified foods: like cereal; or simply take a supplement.
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