The vast majority of Russians are deficient in vitamin D, said endocrinologist Irina Russ.
Endocrinologist Russ assessed the scale of vitamin D deficiency in Russians.
“Regardless of the season, from 50 to 92 percent of adult Russians suffer from a lack of this vitamin,” she said in an interview with Gazeta.Ru.
Irina Russ added that the problem of the deficiency of this substance is caused by the angle of incidence of the sun's rays. According to the endocrinologist, vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when the sun's rays fall on it – this happens most effectively when they fall at a right angle. But Russians mostly live north of the 45th parallel, where the sun's rays are sharp.
Russ noted that in this case, the sun's rays scatter when they hit the skin, which prevents the vitamin from being produced early.
“In the fall and winter, the population almost does not produce vitamin D.”
According to the endocrinologist, Russians should take vitamin D in medicinal form.
Signs of vitamin D deficiency:
- Apathy, weakness;
- Frequent colds;
- Osteoporosis;
- Hair loss;
- Mood swings, depressive states;
- Pain in bones and limbs;
- Sweating of the head;
- Rapid weight gain;
- Problems with digestion, intestines;
- Poor oral health.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that hormonal imbalances and heart problems can develop against the background of vitamin D deficiency.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Irina Russ Health endocrinologist,