With this dreary, cold weather, people aren’t out and about as often. Which could you blame them? It’s been freezing and dark out 95% of the time! But unfortunately, there are some nutrient consequences to the human body due to lack of sunlight. You see, Vitamin D- often obtained from sun exposer- is a vital nutrient that has been linked to almost every health condition under the sun (pun intended), from bone and muscle health, to brain health, pregnancy, immune activity, cardiovascular functions and more. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to significant health consequences, and it’s estimated that 42% of American adults are indeed deficient. But what we can do when it’s so dark and gloomy this time of year? Well, the answer is simple… supplement it!
Why else is Vitamin D vital? Well, Vitamin D is known for helping to balance minerals like calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and magnesium for healthy bone formation and mineralization. This vitamin can act as an antioxidant, regulate immune activity, support cardiovascular health, modulate blood sugar balance, regulate neurotransmitter synthesis and so much more.
Are you convinced? Interested in trying some multivitamins? Here’s some we recommend for beginners:
