VITAMIN D BLUES
V itamin D is essential for a stable mood, however since
technically our body does not produce vitamin D on its own,
we need to ingest it by either supplement intake or exposure
to the sun’s UVB rays. Once these rays are absorbed by our
skin, our liver and then kidneys are involved in the steps to
produce a bioavailable form of the vitamin that the body
can use.
According to Harvard Medical School’s research and
published article on Healthbeat, there are 9 factors that can
influence a person’s vitamin D level:
1. The latitude where you live – Higher latitudes mean low
sun angles during winter. Shorter days and clothing that
covers much of the body during cold months also limits
UVB exposure.
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2. Air pollution – Fossil fuels and wood scatter and absorb
UVB rays, providing us with less amounts of readily-
available UVB rays.
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3. Sunscreen use – Theoretically, sunscreen users have lower
absorption of vitamin D.
5. Skin temperature – Warm skin is a more efficient producer
of vitamin D than cool skin, so on a warm and sunny day,
your body makes more vitamin D.
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4. Skin colour – Melanin is the substance in skin that makes it
dark, and it competes for UVB absorption. Darker-skinned
people require more UVB exposure than light-skinned
people in order to generate the same amount of vitamin D.
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6. Weight – Fat tissue sops up and ‘stores’ vitamin D for a
rainy day. However obese people have also been found to
be low on vitamin D absorption qualities.
7. Age – As the skin ages and lowers its function, so does its
ability to absorb the sun’s UVB rays efficiently. The older,
the higher the consideration for a vitamin D supplement
should be.
8. Gut health – Vitamin D that is consumed as a supplement,
is absorbed by the small intestine immediately; therefore,
the healthier the gut and digestive system (stomach juices,
pancreatic secretions, bile from the liver, intestinal wall) the
better vitamin absorption.
9. Organ health – Healthier liver and kidneys means bet-
ter vitamin absorption as well. Those with compromised
organs – whether due to unhealthy lifestyle choices such
as heavy drinking – will have a higher need for vitamin D
supplementation. •
To learn what your body’s vitamin D levels are, visit
your health care practitioner and ask for a blood test.
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