Many data show that on average, about 1 in 5 people (from 19-64 years old) lack vitamin D in their blood.
Benefits of vitamin D
Vitamin D has many important functions, especially enhancing the ability to absorb Calcium and Phosphate in the intestinal tract, creating conditions for the immune system to function normally.
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Types of vitamin D
However, there are many types of vitamin D and which type of vitamin D do you need?
Vitamin “sunshine”
Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine” vitamin because the body has the ability to synthesize vitamin D directly from sunlight.
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When should you take vitamin D supplements?
Although you `don’t lack sunlight to bathe in`, factors such as dirt, clothing and sunscreen become barriers to direct vitamin synthesis.
Sun protection is extremely necessary, however `closed` sun protection is the cause of natural vitamin D deficiency.
Besides, you should consider taking vitamin D supplements when your body has symptoms such as: Frequent infections, physical and mental fatigue, drowsiness, muscle and joint pain…
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Depending on the body, skin pigmentation, climate, lifestyle… to decide the dose of vitamin D needed to supplement.
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Signs that the body needs vitamin supplements
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