Vitamin D deficiency can cause deterioration in bone structure, osteoporosis, muscle weakness and many different diseases. Internal Medicine Specialist Prof.Dr. Yaşar Küçükardalı said that vitamin D deficiency significantly increases the risk of diabetes, heart and circulation disorders, and even cancer. So, how to fix vitamin D deficiency? Which foods contain vitamin D? Can the vitamin D deficiency in the body be closed in a short time? Prof. dr. Look what Yaşar Küçükardalı said
How does vitamin D become effective in the body?
Internal Medicine Specialist Prof. Dr. Yaşar Küçükardalı said, “In order for vitamin D to become active in our body, our skin must come into contact with the sun’s rays.
Although we are a sun country, vitamin D deficiency is common in Turkey.
In a study, it was determined that approximately 70 percent of our total population has vitamin D deficiency, although it is especially severe in our Central Anatolia region.
‘It is not possible to close the vitamin D deficiency in a short time’
Stating that the main source of vitamin D is sunlight or foods rich in vitamin D, Internal Medicine Specialist Prof.Dr. Yaşar Küçükardalı said, “However, closing the vitamin D deficiency is unfortunately not possible in a short time. If the person has a disease that causes high calcium levels, such as multiple myeloma, sarcoidosis, and hyperparathyroidism, it is necessary to monitor the calcium level in the blood when treating vitamin D deficiency.”
In which foods is vitamin D found?
Pointing out that vitamin D has an important role in the immune system, Prof. Dr. Yaşar Küçükardalı said, “90% of the vitamin D requirement is met by the skin through sunlight. Apart from ayran, kefir, cheese, yogurt, butter, tuna, salmon, mackerel, fish oil, liver, egg yolk, sweet potato, mushrooms are among the most valuable sources of vitamin D.
What does vitamin D do?
Vitamin D fights viruses and bacteria that cause disease by keeping the immune system strong. It helps to reduce the risk of death,” he said.
Source: Pembenar
