Vitamin D: What is its physical, mental and hormonal use for women?

Are you tired, does your mood change in the blink of an eye and do your bones feel fragile?

It's time to soak up the sun! But what does that have to do with your symptoms? You could be deficient in vitamin D, a hormone you produce when you're exposed to the sun.

So, it's important to ask yourself: What is Vitamin D used for in women and how can it improve their physical and emotional well-being? Read on to find out.

What is vitamin D?

It is a vitamin that the body produces naturally when the skin is exposed to the sun.

Although it may seem simple, many women are deficient in this vitamin, especially if you spend a lot of time indoors or live in areas with little sunlight.

Vitamin D: What is its role in women's balance?

Did you know that this vitamin does wonders for your health and well-being? Let's see how it takes care of you:

Bones of steel

Vitamin D is your bodyguard for strong bones even in your golden years:

• Helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus essential for bone health
• It protects you against the dreaded osteoporosis
• Keeps your bones in constant renewal

Protect your health

Imagine having a personal army against diseases, since vitamin D defends you from unwanted external and internal enemies.

• Strengthen your natural defenses
• It helps you fight viruses and bacteria
• It is your ally against autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Your metabolism, on point

Vitamin D comes to the rescue to control insulin and blood sugar.

• Improve how your body handles insulin
• Makes your metabolism work like a clock
• It helps you keep type 2 diabetes at bay

Happy cardiovascular system

Vitamin D is your guardian against cardiovascular diseases, which are the main cause of death in women.

• Regulate your blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of heart disease
• Take care of your blood vessels

Strong muscles

Maintaining strength can be a challenge as you age, but vitamin D is on your side:

• Improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, essential for bone health
• It helps you stay strong
• Reduce the risk of falls, especially if you are over 40 years old

Natural antidepressant

The benefits of vitamin D are not limited to the physical. This is because it helps produce serotonin, the neurotransmitter that puts you in a good mood .

• Fight depression
• It helps you feel good and improve your mood
• It is your ally against stress

If you are deficient in vitamin D, you may feel down, depressed or anxious. Don't let this happen to you!

The hormonal tightrope walker

Vitamin D is also key to your hormonal balance. Especially during times of hormonal changes, it helps regulate hormone production and keep the endocrine system in balance.

• Maintains the balance between your estrogen and progesterone
• Take care of your thyroid
• Relieves annoying premenstrual symptoms

How to get your dose of vitamin D?

• Go for a sunbath in the morning or afternoon. 15 minutes, without sunscreen and with little clothing.
• Relax with meditation, deep breathing, and gentle exercise to prevent cortisol from depleting your vitamin D.
• Consume cod liver oil (1 tablespoon/day), carp, mackerel, wild salmon, whitefish, sardines, pastured eggs, beef liver, fortified dairy products
• If you are over 40, a 500 IU supplement per day may be your real solution. But be careful, always consult your doctor first.

Important: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. If you have any health conditions, please consult your doctor.

Sources:

• Vitamin D deficiency symptoms and sources to reverse it
• Prescription for Nutritional Healing – Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, 2023, p. 34
• The Supplement Handbook – Mark Moyad, 2014, p. 65