Before we go into the benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin, let's first take a look at what vitamin D is exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is Vitamin D?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In reality, vitamin D is not a vitamin, but more of a natural hormone, a prohormone to be precise. It is similar to estrogen, cholesterol and testosterone, which means that your body can make vitamin D when sunlight hits your skin. This conversion is called vitamin D3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Onderzoek geeft aan dat een redelijke hoeveelheid blootstelling aan de zon gedurende 5 – 10 minuten, 2 – 3 weken aan de armen en benen of de handen, armen en gezicht, de meeste mensen een redelijke hoeveelheid vitamine D laat produceren. Het lichaam breekt het echter ook vrij snel af waardoor onze voorraad kan opraken, vooral tijdens de wintermaanden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health Benefits of Vitamin D.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Due to its structure, vitamin D helps other hormones do their job. For example, it helps the body to better absorb calcium, magnesium and iron. But the real role comes when our bodies convert it into vitamin D3, leading to a variety of health benefits, from maintaining healthy bone structure to strengthening your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boost the immune system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Het verhaal dat wanneer je je slecht voelt, je vitamine C moet nemen – is eigenlijk te beperkt. Vitamine D kan je immuunsysteem namelijk ook versterken. Volgens een research<\/a> from 2018, vitamin D can reduce the risk of flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another study<\/a> found that vitamin D deficiency is related to various types of autoimmune diseases. This is due to the vitamin's regulatory properties that regulate immunological functions affected by inflammation. In other words, it stimulates the production of white blood cells, which in turn boost your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin D not only helps us when we are physically ill, it also helps us when it comes to regulating our mood depression. Researchers found that people with depression who get a boost from vitamin D notice an improvement in their symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In another study<\/a> on fibromyalgia, researchers found that vitamin D deficiency was more common in people who also suffered from anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, many people tend to experience seasonal affective disorders and depression during the winter months. That's because the cold and cloudy weather affects your natural vitamin D intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes? People usually link this to poor nutrition and exercise. A study<\/a> suggests, however, that a lack of sunshine or vitamin D may be an important factor to keep an eye on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lack of vitamin D leads to inflammation, which in turn negatively affects insulin secretion and glucose levels. That is why it remains a challenge to maintain a healthy blood sugar level at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers give to<\/a> that people with low vitamin D levels are at risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure and other arterial diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But why is that? This is because this Sunshine vitamin increases an enzyme called renin that regulates the amount of blood that passes through our veins and arteries. In other words, low vitamin D levels negatively affect the condition of your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin D has numerous health benefits, not only physical but also mental. To live a healthy life, it is very important to keep an eye on your vitamin D levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin D plays an important role when it comes to regulating calcium and phosphorus levels, two essential elements for supporting bone health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Je botten breken op natuurlijke wijze af, maar dankzij vitamine D – en andere mineralen – herstellen ze zich. Maar bij een tekort van de Sunshine Vitamin kunnen onze botten kwetsbaar of misvormd worden. Bij volwassenen kan dit leiden tot osteomalacie (verweking van de botten) of osteoporose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increasing your vitamin D levels can also help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Researchers found that vitamin D has an appetite-suppressing effect on the human body and thus may contribute to diabetes weight loss<\/a>. People who soak up the sun or get their vitamin D boost from other sources, such as the occasional tanning bed, generally tend to eat less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have mentioned the benefits that a sufficient amount of vitamin D can have for your mind and body. Unfortunately, countless people around the world do not produce enough of this essential hormone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many reasons why people are vitamin D deficient. For example, those with darker skin tone absorb less of the sun's UVB rays needed to produce vitamin D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another reason is sunscreen. Those with SPF 30 or higher hinder your body's ability to synthesize the vitamin with 95%. To enjoy the benefits of vitamin D, you must expose your skin to direct (but not too long) sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ook spelen je milieu- en levenskeuzes een rol waarom je misschien niet genoeg van de zogenaamde Sunshine Vitamin aanmaakt. Mensen die op noordelijke breedtegraden wonen – 40 graden noorderbreedte of 40 graden zuiderbreedte – of gebieden met hoge vervuiling, ’s nachts werken en overdag binnen blijven, kunnen dan ongewenste symptomen krijgen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D play a role in many major diseases, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n People who are not producing enough of the sunshine hormone should strive to consume extra vitamin D whenever and wherever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common and efficient way is with sunlight. Step outside and enjoy the sun for a few minutes. The amount of time you need is related to you skin type<\/a>. De stelregel is simpel: zorg ervoor dat je maximaal de helft van de tijd die het duurt om te verbranden, in de zon bent. Als je dus normaliter binnen 30 minuten verbrand, is het advies om na 15 minuten zonlicht de schaduw op te zoeken – waardoor je de juiste vitamine D hoeveelheid zal bereiken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also increase your vitamin D levels with foods such as fish oil, fatty fish, eggs and chicken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Only by testing can the current level of vitamin D be determined and how much your body needs. Your doctor can, in consultation, measure your 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels to find out how much vitamin D is active in your body. It is therefore preferable to always consult your doctor before trying anything or opting for extra supplementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sources include HelloGiggles (link<\/a>), Inspiyr (link<\/a>), UltraSunInternational (link<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" De Sunshine Vitamin, ook wel vitamine D genoemd, wordt steeds meer een belangrijk onderwerp als het om gezondheid gaat. Je lichaam maakt deze vitamine aan als reactie op blootstelling aan de zon, vandaar de bijnaam Sunshine Vitamin. 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Reduce the risk of diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Reduces cardiovascular disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Supports healthy bones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Helps with weight loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin D deficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin D sources: nutrition and sunlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n