Vitamin D
Vitamin D – nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin” due to its ability to be absorbed by the body through sunlight—is a major player in keeping the human body healthy. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone that your body produces, which can also be found in certain foods and supplements and helps your body absorb calcium. Without vitamin D, your bones can become soft, brittle, and thin.
Many older adults don’t receive regular exposure to the sunlight and have issues with absorbing vitamin D. If you’re not getting enough vitamin D through dietary sources or sun exposure, then you may benefit greatly from vitamin D injections.
What are the Major Benefits of Vitamin D Injections?
Vitamin D has been shown to provide a variety of benefits to your health and wellness. Some of these benefits include:
- Strengthens Bones and Muscles
- Boosts Immunity
- Improves Mood – Depression
- Reduces Inflammation
- Improves Oral Health
- Improves Heart Function
- Supports Brain Cell Activity/Improves Cognitive Health
- Provides Diabetes and Weight Loss Support
Can I Benefit from Vitamin D Injections?
If you have any risk factors for vitamin D deficiency, such as inadequate sunlight exposure, insufficient dietary intake of vitamin D-containing foods, or malabsorption syndromes such as Crohn’s disease, then it is in your best interest to explore vitamin D injections. Other signs you may benefit from vitamin D injections include:
- Weight Gain
- Depression
- Headaches
- Weak Bones
- Sleep Issues/Fatigue
- Digestive Issues
Should I Receive Vitamin D as a Shot or Oral Supplement?
With an injection, vitamin D will be directly introduced to your bloodstream to help you effectively increase your vitamin D levels. As for supplements, such as pills, liquids, or tablets, they first get digested in the stomach and make the supplement much less effective.
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