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Researchers have found vitamin D also plays a role in regulating body weight. It controls the levels of a hormone called leptin which signals our brain when we are full and can stop eating. Without sufficient levels of vitamin D, the likelihood of overeating and therefore gaining weight is much greater.

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March is National Nutrition Month, a great time to look at a number of health problems attributed to a deficiency of vitamin D. Although people may assume good nutrition will satisfy all their body's vitamin D needs, the main source of vitamin D is actually natural sunlight. Many older adults may struggle to receive even the minimum required amount of 15 minutes of direct sunlight per day, especially at this time of year when most seniors are staying warm indoors. For the elderly who rely on their diet to obtain vitamin D, poor food choices and inefficient intestinal absorption can add up to low levels of the vitamin. Researchers are learning more every day about the many processes in our body that require vitamin D. It's not just for bone health anymore. One initial sign of vitamin D deficiency is a lack of energy. Feeling tired all of the time, stiff joints and heaviness or pain in the legs could point to a deficiency. In aging adults, a weakening of the muscles and reduced skin thickness are also common complaints. Researchers have found vitamin D also plays a role in regulating body weight. It controls the levels of a hormone called leptin which signals our brain when we are full and can stop eating. Without sufficient levels of vitamin D, the likelihood of overeating and therefore gaining weight is much greater. It is also believed vitamin D deficiency can play a role in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Once the sun has created vitamin D on sun-exposed skin, it is absorbed by the body and transformed into a hormone that helps assimilate calcium, keeping bones, muscles and teeth in good condition. For those suffering from osteoporosis, it doesn't matter how much calcium is ingested, the body cannot use it without vitamin D.

D And Depression

Recent research has focused on the link between vitamin D, depression and dementia. It is known vitamin D is responsible for activating the release of mood altering brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Because many of the symptoms of depression are similar to those of low levels of vitamin D, and a bout of depression can potentially triple a person's risk for developing dementia, much research is being focused in this area. A study published in the journal 'Neurology' found older persons with a vitamin D deficiency double their risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The lower their vitamin D level, the higher their risk. The researchers from the University of Exeter who performed the preliminary study caution further work must still be done to determine if increasing vitamin D levels can delay or prevent the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. In the meantime, talk to your doctor if you think you may be suffering from a vitamin D deficiency. Natural sunlight in moderation is best, but the RDA recommends a supplement of 600 IU daily for adults under age 70, and 800 IU for those over age 70. Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone 486-2555, email: agingservices@dutchessny.gov website: http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGIndex.htm

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