Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that helps the body to maintain normal bone structure and assists in re-absorption of calcium calcified bones and new bone calcification. Good teeth structure and proper bone growth are some of the main functions of Vitamin D. natural sources of vitamin include sunlight and food items.
Vitamin D is manufacture produced by the body through sunlight rays, which is then stored in the skin. Some important food sources of Vitamin D are eggs, butter, cheese, fish, fish oils, milk, vanaspathi and many infant food items.
When the human body is deficient in Vitamin D, there is imbalance of calcium and phosphate mineral levels forcing the body to stimulate the release of these minerals from the bones to the blood for normalizing blood levels.
Some of the symptoms of
Vitamin D deficiency are as follows:
Bone pain and tenderness, deformities in breastbone, bumps, asymmetrical skull shape, spinal deformities, more risk of bone fractures, dental disorders, loss in muscular strength, muscle cramps, short impaired growth, short physical stature i.e. less than 5 feet in height.
Some Herbal Remedies for Vitamin D Deficiency:
- Herbs can prove as a good substitute for people who are not exposed to healthy sunshine and other substitutes that are rich in vitamin D3 source.
- Herbal preparations and intake must be followed after consultation with an herbal expert or medical practitioner mainly for restrictions on dosage levels, herb types and timings for intake.
- Herbal supplements may increase the antioxidant levels. Eating herb nuts and seeds may provide 8 to 20 mg of vitamin and mineral sources to the body.
Human body may need
herbal supplements for vitamin D according to their respective ages such as
- 1 to 50 years people need 5mcg dosage
- 51 to 70 years individuals need 10 mcg dosages
- Over 70 years people may need more dosage approximately 15 mcg
- Pregnant and feeding females may need 5 mcg dosages.
Herbal remedies are best alternative medicines that are created from natural sources like plants and tree extracts. Herbs are known to heal human illnesses ancient time. Natural resources like plant leaves, bark, flowers, berries and roots are rich in various chemical properties,
vitamins and minerals that help human body cope with any deficiencies. Herbal curative properties are an accepted form of medication in countries like China, India and Far East. Herbs and herbal supplements are slowly becoming popular in Western countries also.
You may also surf the internet for herbal remedies for
vitamin D deficiencies. There are numerous websites that offer valuable information on herb cures and their health benefits against prevention and cure of
vitamin D deficient symptoms such as rickets skin disease, eye problems as cataract , red eyes, some forms of cancer, bone deformities, dental cavities, thyroid, high cholesterol levels, liver and kidney disorders, etc.
There are many varieties of herbal supplements in the market with varying dosage levels. Main supplemental forms are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 that are calciferol or ergosterol chemicals. The D3 form is found in natural herb foods and fish cod liver oils.
