The Role Of Vitamin D In Emotional Health And Relationships
Inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain are primary causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Sugar and preservative-focused diets essentially cause diabetes of the brain, afflicting the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, critical regions for memory and cognitive function.
Interestingly, research showed that deficiency or insufficiency of vitamin D is common in PD (Parkinson’s Disease) patients and vitamin D insufficiency increases the risk of PD. On the contrary, vitamin D supplement and sunlight exposure for more than 15 minutes a week was found to be a preventive measure for PD.
Additionally, current treatments for neurodegenerative diseases primarily focus on symptom management rather than prevention. However, by maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D, people can potentially lower their risk against these highly susceptible and irreversible conditions.
Despite how much internal strength we may think we have accumulated, we as humans are puppets to our hormones.
The quality and quantity of each hormone in the body is a business of absolutes, and conventional lifestyle and natural aging usually cause serious fluctuations in essential hormones like serotonin, which manages our mood, and is a frontline defence against mental health disorders.
Vitamin D's effects on brain health and function, including its role in neurodevelopment and neurotransmitter regulation, make it a critical component in reducing the risk of these conditions.
Additionally, research has demonstrated a correlation between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of mental health disorders. A study found that individuals with vitamin D deficiency were more likely to develop schizophrenia.
Estrogen loss in post-menopausal women affects their systems’ calcium balance by increasing bone resorption, reducing calcium absorption, and increasing urinary calcium loss.
Additionally, low estrogen levels seen in post-menopausal women are associated with reduced Vitamin D levels. Post menopause, women need to up their calcium intake to 1,200 mg per day, a 20% increase over pre-menopausal requirements.
Natural plant-based elements that include Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Fenugreek and Nutmeg, are helpful in supporting healthy libido, promote well-being, and boost stamina and vitality.
Sleep disorders in the population, are becoming increasingly common. With lifestyles that begin with a screen to stare at, and end with a different screen to stare at, there is an inadequate amount of vitamin D reception among us, plaguing the population, and the younger demographic has seemed to plan their life around their insomniac tendencies.
Inflammation of the body and the brain is growing to become a normalised ailment, often associated with mood disorders and sleep disorders. Since anti-inflammatory medications may not be suitable for long-term use, there is a gap for natural, safer options to reduce inflammation.
Prabhat Maheshwari, Co-Founder and Director, Amocare