A large section of the Indian population suffers from Vitamin D deficiency. In most cases it goes unnoticed leading to severe problems later on. We look at some of the worst things that can happen to you if you do not get enough Vitamin D according to prevention.com.
You are likely to be more depressed
People with low levels of vitamin D in their blood were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression than those with higher levels, according to a study in the British Journal of Psychiatry that included more than 31,000 participants.
You are less likely to survive cancer
Cancer patients who have higher levels of vitamin D when they’re diagnosed tend to live longer and remain in remission longer than patients who are deficient, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
You’re more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer
The risk of aggressive prostate cancer was four to five times greater in men with low vitamin D levels, according to a study in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.
You have an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Adults who were moderately deficient in vitamin D had a 53 per cent increased risk of developing dementia, and those who were severely deficient had a 125 per cent increased risk of the disease compared to individuals with healthy levels, reports a study in the journal Neurology.
You may be at risk for heart disease
People with vitamin D deficiency had a 32 per cent increased risk of coronary artery disease compared to those with normal levels. They were also 20 per cent more likely to have a severe form of the disease, affecting multiple vessels, according to research presented at last year’s American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session.
You’re more at risk of developing schizophrenia
People with vitamin D deficiency were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to people who had sufficient blood levels of the vitamin, reports the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
You’re more likely to die prematurely
People with low blood levels of vitamin D are more likely to pass away sooner than those with normal levels, reports an analysis of 32 studies published in The American Journal of Public Health.
