Vit D IM injections
WHAT IS VITAMIN D ?
Vit D is a fat soluble vitamin, it is stored in body fat and released as needed by the body.
Known as the ”sunshine” vitamin it is not present in many foods, oily fish, red meat, egg yolks, liver.
In summer months we should be able to make enough by absorption of sun rays through the skin.
In winter months supplements are recommended to keep bones and muscles healthy.
WHY DO WE NEED VITAMIN D ?
Vit D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body, this is essential for healthy bones, muscles and teeth.
Vit D helps support and regulate the immune system and neuromuscular system and also plays a major part in the life cycle of the human cell, helping to heal and repair damaged skin.
A lack of Vit D in children leads to bone deformities known as Rickets and in adults can cause bone pain, known as Osteomalacia.
Vit D deficiency has now been linked to certain cancers, heart disease, weight gain and depression.
HOW DO WE GET VITAMIN D ?
Although Vit D is found in food, we simply don’t get enough and what we do eat can be poorly absorbed,
We can get Vit D from the sun, but when we apply sunscreen we can block out up to 95% of the suns rays.
Vegetarians and vegans may struggle to get any where enough Vit D from their food.