Vitamin D can be naturally produced by the skin when it is exposed to direct sunlight. But in the winter months, when people spend more time indoors, it can be in short supply. Adverse consequences of vitamin D deficiency include mood problems and neurodevelopmental problems for the children of vitamin D-deficient pregnant mothers. Few foods contain substantial amounts of vitamin D, making dietary supplements – such as those sold by Kirkman – important.
Key Takeaways:
- Studies continue to confirm the benefits of adequate vitamin D levels. Recently, the nutrient was found to be of particular importance to pregnant women, with certain neurodevelopmental conditions being linked to low levels of the nutrient
- The human body can produce vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight. During cold months, however, people are more likely to stay inside or, if they do go outside, they will probably cover themselves with layers of clothes, preventing the sun from triggering the body’s creation of vitamin D.
- Fortunately, there are supplements. In 2012, the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey found that use of supplements drastically reduced vitamin D insufficiency levels.
“As many as 23 million Americans suffer from insufficient levels of vitamin D.”
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