Why Vitamin D is so important?

WE KNOW THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE SUN TO SYNTHESIZE VITAMIN D. MORE THAN EVER, EXPERTS RECOMMEND ADEQUATE LEVELS OF VITAMIN D. BUT WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT? LEARN THE BENEFITS OF YOUR HEALTH.

PRIMARY ROLE: HEALTHY BONES AND TEETH

Essential to the metabolism of calcium, it improves intestinal absorption and decreases urine elimination.

It helps prevent a disease called rickets, resulting from a vitamin D deficiency. It is increasingly rare in industrialized countries thanks to early detection. It will often be given to infants exclusively breastfed because breast milk appears to contain a little. Rickets mainly manifests as a growth disorder in children.

NOT JUST A VITAMIN

- The body converts vitamin D into a hormonal form called calcitriol. It plays a role at the cellular level and helps regulate insulin. Hence its interest in autoimmune diseases and diabetes.

- It is also one of the only vitamins that can store in fatty tissue. That's why obese people need a higher dose of vitamin D due to ample fat storage and decreased circulation.

THERAPEUTIC INTEREST

- It has the most benefits, according to several studies, for hypoparathyroidism, psoriasis, osteoporosis, and rickets.

- New studies have discovered some interest in preventing cancer and depression.

- It appears that the administration of vitamin D would reduce the onset of influenza, especially in children under 15, reduce respiratory infections in young men and prevent relapses of pneumonia in children under 3.

- Research has shown benefits in the case of depression, fibromyalgia, and anxiety.

FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN D

- Fatty fish: trout, herring, salmon, tuna, cod liver oil

- Several fortified products: Chicken eggs, cow's milk, or soy drink

FACTORS THAT HINDER ITS ABSORPTION

- Age: after 50 years, it is often necessary to supplement and even more after 70 years, if there is the presence of kidney disease or intestinal absorption

- Lack of sun exposure depending on the season, latitude, and time of day (summer, spring, and autumn, 5 to 15 minutes of exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. seems to be enough)

- Sun creams, although necessary for the prevention of skin cancer, reduce the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin

- People with dark skin need more prolonged exposure to the sun

It is always better to have your vitamin D level checked with the doctor because self-supplementation is not without risk. Indeed, too much vitamin D will present some toxicity: nausea, weakness, constipation, and irritability.

Prevent stretch marks during pregnancy with my Glossy Mama Belly Oil

The first day I knew that I was pregnant, I started to apply plain organic almond oil on my belly, breast, and hips, every morning and night. I was concerned about what to put on my skin and have the more natural product to prevent stretch marks.

After a few research, I decided to mix my own oils and switch every other night with plain shea butter or unscented body butter made from cocoa butter.

Here are all the oils you can use in your Glossy Mama Belly Oil that is safe for the baby and bring the best hydration to your skin:

• Olive

• Almond

• Jojoba

• Argan

• Rosehip seeds

• Sesame

If you can, choose organic, virgin, and cold-pressed oil.

GLOSSY MAMA BELLY OIL

INGREDIENTS

• 40 ml of olive oil

• 35 ml of almond oil

• 20 ml of jojoba oil

• 5 ml of E vitamin (20 000 IU)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a dark glass bottle, mix all the ingredients together.

2. Actually, quantities are not strict. Remember to put more olive oil and almond oil and to respect the quantity of the E vitamin.

3. Apply every morning and at bedtime, as early as possible during pregnancy.

Tips

Hydration comes from the outside but also from the inside. I’ll publish another article about how to prevent stretch marks from the inside.