Our energy level remains higher in winter than in summer. Whereas in winter one feels more lethargic. It is also true that during the winter months of November, December and January in many parts of the country – especially in the north – lack of sunlight can lead to mood swings and subsequent hormonal problems. Soha Ali Khan who is a fitness freak. She said that there was a time when she was suffering from Vitamin D deficiency. In such a situation, she tries to exercise daily or get sunlight after waking up in the morning. The actress also tells that if someone is feeling sad and depressed then they should definitely go to the terrace and take sunlight. This reduces the risk of diseases like SAD.
Vitamin D deficiency in Indians
Similar results were found in an earlier study conducted in North India, where healthy adults over the age of 50 had significant levels of vitamin D deficiency (91.2 percent). Several community-based studies on vitamin D in India have found that the incidence of vitamin D deficiency ranges from 50 to 94 percent. A 2023 survey conducted by Tata 1mg Labs, an online pharmacy, found that one in three Indians, Or about 76 percent of the population suffers from Vitamin D deficiency.
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Vitamin D deficiency rate is 84 percent
The rate of vitamin D deficiency was 84 percent higher among youth under 25 years of age. In the 25-40 age group this rate was slightly less than 81 percent. Lack of outdoor activities is one of the main causes of vitamin D deficiency. “Most people living in urban areas spend most of their time at home,” Dr Minesh Mehta, consultant in emergency medicine and critical care at Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad, told India Today. Spend time indoors, at school, or even during leisure activities, including wearing clothing that covers most of the body.
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Air pollution is also a big reason for this. High concentrations of smoke, haze and dust prevent direct exposure to the sun and block UVB rays. Which are necessary for the production of Vitamin D for the skin.
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