A study conducted by two separate cardiology departments in two cooperating institutions published a study on vitamin D levels and heart health with hypertension or high blood pressure. After measuring several markers among both high and low serum D level subjects, they determined that vitamin D plays a role in reducing cardiovascular inflammation, arterial, and left ventricular heart stiffness among recently diagnosed hypertensive patients. According to the study, if your blood pressure is on the high side, getting plenty of vitamin D through sunshine exposure or supplementation can preserve cardiovascular integrity to help avoid a heart attack.
Common Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency include:
- Fatigue
- General muscle pain and weakness
- Muscle cramps
- Joint pain
- Chronic pain
- Weight gain
- High blood pressure
- Restless sleep
- Poor concentration
- Headaches
- Bladder problems
- Constipation or diarrhea
Low levels of Vitamin D also linked to:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Immunity and autoimmune diseases
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Obesity
- Erythropoiesis
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
