Link between Pain and limited intake of Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a number of health issues. And now, a new study to be presented at a conference run by the British Society for Rheumatology suggests that low levels of vitamin D in the body are linked to chronic widespread pain.

The researchers note that in the UK, chronic widespread pain is a major public health problem, affecting around 1 in 5 people, and it can be caused by rheumatic and neurological disorders.

Also, around 50% of UK adults have a vitamin D deficiency, a condition that has been linked to osteoporosis and increased preeclampsia risk in pregnant women, among other outcomes.

How To increase levels of vitamin D

Sunlight is obviously the best approach too increase levels of vitamin D within the body, people who live in a country with minimal day light and heavy cloud cover will find this a little more difficult. So to ensure you can elevate vitamin D levels by eating these nutrients containing Omega 3 oils, such as fish

 

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