Risk factors of vitamin D deficiency

In my previous post, I talked about importance of vitamin D in human beings and how it is essential for various physiological and metabolic functions of body. Hence, if the amount of vitamin D decreases than normal it can hinder normal body functioning.

               

Therefore, Today I will inform you about the various risk factors of vitamin D deficiency which are as follows.

# Inadequate sun exposure.
# Heavy and regular use of sunscreens/ sunblocks.
# Increasing tendency to live in air conditioners.
# Old age of individual as their ability of vitamin D synthesis in skin decreases with age.
# Patients with renal disease, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease.
# Individuals having problem of fat metabolism and absorption have higher risk of vitamin D deficiency as vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin.
# Obesity.

Importance of vitamin D

Hello friends and followers click the below link and know about the importance of vitamin D.

https://youtu.be/iSE0S5nQYsA

Role of thyroid hormone in human body

Thyroid hormones play important role in human body. T3 and T4 hormones were produced through thyroid gland.

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# They are essential for proper development and differentiation of cells of human body.

# They regulate the metabolism of micronutrients, i.e., protein, fat and carbohydrates (energy expenditure of cells).

# They influence protein synthesis and enhance the body's sensitivity to catecholamines and stimulate the formulation of RBCs to enhance the oxygen delivery.

Apart from these important functions thyroid hormone had several Physiological effects on the body.

# They cause an increase in basal metabolic rate.

# They are essential for normal growth in children.

# They exert a crucial effect on development on development  of fetal and neonatal brain by assisting in neural cell migration, differentiation and signaling.

# These hormones also exert crucial effects on cardiovascular, central reproductive and nervous system.

Production of T3 and T4 hormone is dependent on thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

Excess or deficiency of thyroid hormone leads to clinical conditions known as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism which will be dealt in next time.

If you have any query/ question regarding this matter, ask me via your comments.

Live your life with Heart-wise

Heart is the main organ of body that circulate nutrients to whole body through blood circulation.
You become what you eat and what you do.

One's overall health not only indicate that he/she is free from diseases but it also indicate his/her physical fitness, mental ability and spiritual health.

To become physically healthy avoid junk and fatty food, eat healthy diet and do regular exercise.

Think positive for your mental well-being; pray and do meditation for your good spiritual health which overall keeps your heart healthy.

Grapes are not always sour

Grapes are one of the delicious fruits. They contain numerous health benefits due to their rich nutrient Profile.
Black grapes are rich source of antioxidants which are helpful in prevention of different diseases.

Several health benefits of grapes are as follows:-
# A research study indicated that grapes are helpful in prevention of breast cancer and heart attack. Juice of black grapes prevents the thrombosis of blood.
# Grape pulp is a rich source of glucose and sugar.
# Grapes work as an appetizer and maintain good digestion.
# They are also helpful in treatment of acne and pimples.
# If anybody wants to increase their haemoglobin level, he/ she should drink one glass grape juice daily.
# Daily intake of grape juice may be helpful in problem of migraine.
Daily intake of grapes may provide relief from arthritis. It also prevents ageing.

Due to their antioxidant contents, regular consumption of grapes may fight from various pathophysiological diseases  and make you healthy.
So, eat this mouth watering, delicious and healthy fruit daily and be healthy.

Hello friends,
We Khushboo Gupta and Monika Jain (my PhD supervisor) published a book entitled "Vridhaupayogi vyanjan (vridhajano ke liye upcharatmak Pak vidhiyan)" in Hindi language. As nutritionists, this book is our humble attempt to shatter the limits of the scientific field and reach out to the common man.

Older people are nutritionally vulnerable, hence, proper nutritious and healthy diet is needed for improvement of their quality of life. Through this book, we attempt to provide methods of various nutritious recipes which will be helpful in upliftment of Nutritional status of older people.

In India where our national language is Hindi, there is a scarcity of books in Hindi on Geriatric Nutrition (nutrition for elderly) and probably this one will fill the gap.

To all those followers and readers who have a library in their institution, please order a few copies of the book for the benefits of both the common man and professionals.

An activity 'walk-O-run' was organized by Heart-wise group in Kota, Rajasthan on 19th Feb,2017.

The purpose was to aware the common man about the benefits of walk and exercise in maintaining healthy life as well as how the intake of proper diet ( according to the therapeutic condition of the body) is necessary for a disease free, fit and prosperous life.

Have the glimpse of the activity