There is an essential vitamin and that this year, due to the coronavirus, we have been more deprived of it than in other times to come

Since last year we have talked a lot about vitamin D and, specifically, its deficiency. The current confinement situation, due to the coronavirus, limited (and continues to limit) our sun exposure, and the sun is the main source that nourishes us of this vitamin, which helps to absorb calcium and, therefore, necessary for keep bones healthy.

In addition to this vital function, vitamin D is important for the nervous and muscular systems, and completely essential for the functioning of the immune system. It is now also known that having a vitamin D deficiency is related to obesity and being overweight. We see it.

Lack of vitamin D can be the cause of your overweight

People who are overweight and obese seem to be more likely to have low vitamin D levels, compared to people with a normal BMI. Some studies have proven it. In one of women, those taking vitamin D were found to lose 2.7 kg of fat in 12 weeks, compared with about -0.5 kg in the placebo group of the vitamin D. It should be noted that those who lost weight lost fat but not much body weight, since they also gained 1.4 kilos of muscle.

Another review of 11 studies suggested that taking supplements of 625-15,000 mcg of vitamin D monthly for 1-12 months can reduce BMI and waist circumference in overweight or obese people.

However, the cause-effect relationship of vitamin D deficiency with weight gain has not been sufficiently studied, although everything seems to indicate that there is an evident correlation. What is well established is that overweight people usually need 1.5 times more vitamin D than those with a normal BMI, and that obese people may need 2 to 3 times more.

Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency

The vitamin D deficiency usually not associated with significant symptoms unless the deficiency is severe, so most people do not know they have it until one are blood tests. However, a severe and prolonged deficiency can lead to the following symptoms:

• Dental anomalies.
• Muscle spasms.
• Seizures
• Heart problems.
• Rickets (softening and weakening of the bones).

Foods rich in vitamin D

The foods richest in vitamin D are oily fish, such as salmon, sardines, mackerel or herring. Cod liver oil is a concentrated source, with taking one tablespoon a day you will have the necessary daily dose. You should eat fish 3-4 times a week.

Eggs and dairy are another rich source, yes, milk and the rest of its derivatives such as yogurts or cheeses, cannot be skimmed. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, that is, it dissolves in fat, so if you remove that fat from food, you are also removing its vitamins. 

Avocado and some mushrooms such as mushrooms, as well as lean meats and fruits or vegetables, are also good sources of vitamin D.

You could also get a good dose of vitamin D through supplements, but it's best to discuss this with your doctor once you know you have this deficiency.

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