Vitamin D is produced by our skin upon exposure to sunlight.
Hence, one may think that in sunny Singapore, Vitamin D deficiency would be rare.
Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency has been found to be as high as 42% in the general population, rising to 92% in the elderly population!
Vitamin D has multiple important roles in our body, helping to :
Therefore, the importance of Vitamin D cannot be overstated!
Some of the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency may include:
1. Consume foods rich in vitamin D.
To ensure adequate levels of Vitamin D, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) recommends a diet containing food rich in Vitamin D, such as eggs, mushrooms, and oily fish.
2. Get enough sunlight.
It is recommended to get at least 5 to 30 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m, at least twice a week.
3. Consume Vitamin D supplements. (If you have a Vitamin D deficiency)
However, point #1 and #2 are only sufficient to maintain a healthy level of Vitamin D.
If one is already deficient, one will have to take Vitamin D supplements to achieve healthy levels.
Lifelong supplementation may be needed for those who are persistently unable to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels.
Worried about Vitamin D deficiency? Speak to your doctor about it today or make an appointment here.
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Healthsprings was established in 2000 with its first medical clinic located at Bukit Panjang. In 2001, the company ventured into the medical aesthetic field and has been offering Lasers, Peels, Fillers, Botulinum Injections and other aesthetic services. In 2008, Healthsprings Laser and Aesthetic is opened in Orchard Road and has been known to specialise in different aesthetic procedures for the skin, face, body, and hair.
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