Vitamin D deficiency - how should the diet and supplementation look like?

Vitamin D - properties and causes of deficiency

The role of vitamin D for the proper functioning of the body is extremely important. First of all, it helps in proper absorption/use of calcium and phosphorus from the daily diet. Both minerals are the main constituents of mineral mass in the bone structures, which simultaneously translates into maintaining the optimal condition of the musculoskeletal system and maintaining appropriate strength. This makes vitamin D a real contribution in reducing the risk of injury, as well as helping to maintain appropriate levels of calcium in the blood - hence its deficiency often results in the development of hypocalcemia.

In addition, vitamin D has an effect on:

• healthy teeth
• cell division process
• regulation of normal muscle function
• proper functioning of the immune system

The synthesis of vitamin D is determined primarily by exposure to sunlight. The process of natural production of vitamin D occurs in the skin through sunlight. Therefore, vitamin D deficiencies are most often noted in people who are rarely outdoors (e.g. due to hospitalisation) and who live in climatic zones with little sunshine.

Effects of vitamin D deficiency

The consequences of too low a level of vitamin D in the daily diet are extremely dangerous to health. The effects of deficiency are primarily noticeable in the context of the musculoskeletal system - decreased bone strength leads to an increased chance of bone overload or permanent damage during intensive strength and endurance exercises. What is more, a diet deficient in vitamin D weakens the body's immunity and promotes abnormalities resulting from infections or the impact of pathogenic microorganisms.

Vitamin D deficiency in relation to diet and supplementation

Sunbathing and spending a lot of time outdoors during nice weather is certainly the best way to solve the problem of vitamin D deficiency. However, it is worth remembering that a varied diet may turn out to be an equally valuable source of this valuable vitamin. What products should be included in the dietary plan? Fish and seafood (e.g. eel, herring, salmon), butter, egg yolks and cheese.

Supplementation that utilises products manufactured in accordance with a high standard is a very good complement to the natural sources of vitamin D. The Gold-Vit D3+K2 Sport Edition supplement by Olimp Sport Nutrition may serve as a good example. It is a product that enriches the daily diet with an optimal dose of vitamins D3 and K2 in the form of handy capsules (containing a carrier in the form of MCT oil!) providing effective support throughout the day. The product was created in a modern Research and Development Centre of the Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company using high-quality raw materials which have undergone microbiological purity analysis and have been optimally selected to meet the daily requirements.