Vitamin D Deficiency Are At Risk Of Early Death
Monday, August 1, 2016
Vitamin D deficiency is not only bad for bone health, but also resulted in a variety ofother illnesses that cause premature death. Such research results from the Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark.
"We see that the genes associated with low vitamin D levels lead to increased mortality rate of 30 percent, and in particular, 40 percent higher risk of cancer-related death," said Shoaib Afzal, a doctor at the Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark.
The researchers concluded when exposed to the rays of the morning sun, the skin produces vitamin d. evidence suggests that sunlight has a positive effect on health, but the burning rays of the Sun should be avoided because it increases the risk of skin cancer.
Research from 1976 until 2014 this involves 96,000 people from the population of Denmark. Vitamin D levels measured using blood samples and specific genetic defects are also examined.
Eating foods rich in vitamin D or vitamin D supplements intake can cover the needs of up to a certain limit. Foods rich in vitamin D in them know, milk, fish, eggs, cheese, beef liver, cereals and mushrooms.