Vitamin D is essential for the functioning of the entire body. However, experts have noticed a growing deficiency of the substance among the population. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition revealed that 88% of the planet’s inhabitants have levels below the recommended level of the hormone, which should be above 20 ng/ml in healthy individuals under 65 years of age and between 30 to 60 ng/ml in people above this age or with comorbidities that may compromise its absorption. This is the case of obesity, liver failure, inflammatory bowel diseases and those who have undergone bariatric surgery.
In Brazil, the scenario is no different. A survey carried out by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) showed that around 875,000 people over 50 years old have vitamin D deficiency in the country. In addition, 7.5 million individuals in this age group have vitamin concentrations below those considered healthy.
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The data are worrying, as the substance provides many health benefits. The best known is bone strengthening, preventing evils such as osteoporosis. Scientific evidence has also shown that it improves immunity and helps fight metabolic, neurological and psychiatric diseases.
“Vitamin D is a fundamental part for the proper functioning of our organism as a whole, because in addition to acting in the regulation of the immune system, which is our defense system, it is part of a whole process of treatment and prevention, including autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis,” says nutritionist Adriana Stavro.
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