7/26/2022 0 Comments COVID Care with Vitamin DAuthored by Oslyn Bryant and Gregory Harrison
Have you ever been told you weren’t getting enough Vitamin D, and then were advised to spend more time in the sun? According to Healthline, 41.6% of adults are considered Vitamin D deficient. In the United States, there have been 651,000 COVID-related deaths. Despite requiring more evidence, studies have shown those who are Vitamin D deficient are more likely to develop COVID, along with harmful symptoms. Vitamin D is an important Vitamin not only for overall immune health, but also for bone growth and repair with other cell functions. While everyone can benefit from receiving Vitamin D, when Vitamin D is synthesized in everyday people it promotes calcium absorption which is the main component in bones and is needed for bone repair and growth. In addition, Vitamin D supports the immune system due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties, as well as muscular function, and brain activity. Vitamin D also reduces the risk of rickets. Rickets is a disease in younger children when the bones become weak and soft which causes pain, poor bone growth, and deformities. There are certain groups in the population that need Vitamin D. Those include but are not limited to darker skinned individuals, older adults, and individuals with a body mass index of 30. In regards to infants, those who have been exclusively breastfed for prolonged periods of time are usually Vitamin D deficiency since breastmilk does not carry enough. Older adults also need more Vitamin D because the skin doesn’t synthesize as well, as they don’t get as much sunlight and in many cases their diet doesn’t consist of enough nutrients. Lastly, with people with a BMI 30 or greater, for the amount of fat an individual has leads to an increase in minimal Vitamin D intake. There are a plethora of ways to receive Vitamin D. One being the sun, which activates Vitamin D synthesis when the UV rays hit the skin. Certain foods such as salmon, mackerel milk, and fortified cereal also contain Vitamin D. In addition, Intravenous injections and intramuscular injections, which are offered at Vitalift, contain excellent sources of Vitamin D. It is possible to take too much Vitamin D, also known as Vitamin D toxicity. When consuming high amounts of Vitamin D, hypercalcemia occurs, which is when the calcium absorption in the gut is increased. Hypercalcemia can lead to vomiting, weakness, pain, dehydration, and even kidney stones. If there is a point where an individuals’ Vitamin D level goes even higher, it could lead to renal failure and in extreme cases, death. Being able to support your body, especially your immune health is key during the COVID pandemic. Fortunately, Vitalift Infusion LLC. is able to provide resources for an array of Vitamins, along with IM injections, with referrals. Contact your primary care provider or schedule an appointment today with Vitalift Infusion. Contact Vitalift Infusion at (386) 356-4561 or [email protected]. Visit our office at 26B Office Park Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137
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