Can foods relieve vitamin D deficiency in the body: a doctor’s opinion

There are five types of vitamin D depending on how it enters the body – D₁, D₂, D₃, D₄ and D₅. However, only two of them are used in dietary supplements: D₃ (cholecalciferol), which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight or comes from certain foods, and D₂ (ergocalciferol), which is part of a number of species of mushrooms and plants. A cosmetologist, nutritionist, IV therapist spoke about this Tagui Avetova.

There are not many products that contain this important element for the body. In first place is oily fish (salmon, herring, sardine, halibut, mackerel, etc.), which contain from 112 to 988 IU of vitamin D per 85 g serving, depending on the type of fish and the method of its preparation. In addition, chicken egg yolks are rich in vitamin D (37-148 IU).

Finally, a good natural source of vitamin D is mushrooms, which synthesize this substance under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. True, they contain mostly vitamin D2, and it is considered less useful than D₃. Manufacturers often specially fortify various products with vitamin D: cheese, milk, yogurt, cereals, juices, etc.

Vitamin D deficiency in the body can lead to health problems in children and adults. These include rickets, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc. The fact is that a lack of vitamin D and calcium leads to softening of the bones, which leads to curvature of the legs, growth retardation, weakness and fragility of bone tissue.

However, only by adjusting the diet in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency, according to Tagui Avetova, cannot be avoided, since almost every second person has problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).

“And in this case, eat foods rich in vitamin D at least every day – it will not be absorbed.”noted the specialist.