Hyderabad: Although Vitamin D deficiency in the body is considered a common problem, which is seen in people of all ages around the world. But in the last decade, due to an insufficient diet and lifestyle and other reasons, the number of people suffering from this problem is increasing and triggering other issues among people. At the same time, Covid-19 infection has increased the cases of this deficiency, and the diseases and problems caused due to it even more. According to research, it has been confirmed that Vitamin D deficiency is being seen prominently as a side effect of Covid-19.
Generally, people think that Vitamin D is essential for the body only to keep the bones healthy. It indeed plays a very important role in keeping bones healthy, but the need and benefits of Vitamin D are not limited to bones only. It is very important to have the right amount of Vitamin D in the body for its development, protection from diseases and the smooth functioning of multiple bodily systems. At the same time, the lack of this nutrient in the body can cause not just physical but also many mental problems.
Although partial deficiency of Vitamin D is a very common problem in people of all ages, if this deficiency increases, it can act as a trigger for many diseases and also affect the immune system of the body. It is a matter of concern that at present, cases of excessive deficiency of Vitamin D in people are being diagnosed. Doctors believe that cases of severe deficiency of vitamin D are seen in people suffering from corona infection because their immune systems have been greatly affected due to the effects of infection.
In the year 2020, according to the data provided in research done by the University of Chicago, about 20 per cent of the people who were deficient in Vitamin D were found to be Covid-19 positive. It was also confirmed in another research that the deficiency of Vitamin D in the body can make people vulnerable to Corona infection.
According to the data received, before the Corona period, about 40 per cent of cases of Vitamin D deficiency were being reported in the people, now this number has increased to more than 90 per cent. Excessive deficiency of Vitamin D in the body is considered one of the visible effects of Covid-19 by physicians.
Dr Rashid Khan, an orthopedic doctor from Lucknow says that many people who have been suffering post being diagnosed with Corona are facing the problem of immunomodulation in the body. Due to the effects of infection on their immune system, people are facing many types of pain and problems in the body, but there is also a problem in the proper absorption of nutrients from the diet in their body and its effects are visible on their bodies.
He explains that Vitamin D helps in the absorption of minerals like calcium, phosphate and magnesium and many other nutrients in our body. Due to this not only do our bones and muscles remain strong but problems related to the heart, kidneys and many other parts of the body are also prevented. Along with strengthening our immunity, it also works to regulate many hormonal functions in the body.