Vitamin D
Did you know that 70% of people worldwide are Vitamin D deficient? This deficiency can lead to skin concerns including irritation, dullness, sensitivity, psoriasis and premature aging.
While sunlight produces of 80% of Vitamin D experts do not recommend overexposure to sunlight. Just a little bit at a time. It is recommended incorporating Vitamin D rich foods to your diet such as oily fish and eggs.
Several groups are at higher risk of Vitamin D deficiency
- Individuals with limited sun exposure
- Aging individuals as Vitamin D levels decline as we age
- People with melanin rich skin have reduced Vitamin D production
Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency can be skin issues, muscle pain, loss of bone density, fatigue, hair loss and not sleeping well
Things you can do to increase your Vitamin D
- Take a Vitamin D3 supplement
- Incorporate Vitamin D rich foods into your diet
- Get a little sunshine when you can
- Intraceuticals offer a Vitamin D serum to apply daily to bolster the skin’s supply of Vitamin D
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