Risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and high blood pressure may be o the rise if there is chronic deficiency in vitamin D intake, a new study has revealed.
According to the study, conducted by researchers at the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing at Loyola University in Chicago, lack of sunshine during winter may diminish vitamin D levels in the body and harm cardiovascular health, reports Xinhua.
Calcium and Vitamin Supplements
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
The researchers reviewed a number of studies that linked vitamin D deficiency to heart disease. The studies said rates of severe heart disease or death may be 30 percent to 50 percent higher in sun-deprived heart disease patients.
Diet alone isn't sufficient to manage vitamin D levels, said the study. Treatment options, such as vitamin D2 or D3, may decrease the risk of severe heart disease or death.
The study suggested that the preferred range in the body is 30-60 ng/mL of 25 -OH- vitamin D.
"Most physicians do not routinely test for vitamin D deficiency. However, most experts would agree that adults at risk for heart disease and others who experience fatigue, joint pain, or depression should have their vitamin D levels measured," said study author Sue Penckofer.
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