WELLNESS WAVES

It's never a great feeling when someone you know comments on your appearance and tells you that you're looking older now than when they last saw you (rude). Pleasantries aside, most of us might already be doing something to try and slow down aging, whether that involves a healthy and balanced diet, regular exercise, skin products that target fine lines and wrinkles, or abstaining from alcohol and smoking. Turns out, there is a particular vitamin we can be deficient of that could also be accelerating the process of aging: vitamin D. And it has to do with how this vitamin affects your genes, per Colorado State University. A lot can be unraveled by studying epigenetics (how your behavior or environment could be influencing your genes), according to the researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin involved in a 2020 study, and your biological age is one of them. It might actually be different from your chronological age.  Vitamin D deficiency can cause you to age faster bi...

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to various complications as it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Some of the complications associated with vitamin D deficiency include: Bone Health Issues: Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, crucial minerals for maintaining bone health. Deficiency can lead to conditions like osteoporosis and rickets, especially in children. Muscle Weakness and Pain: Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to muscle weakness and pain, and it may contribute to conditions like fibromyalgia. Immune System Impairment: Vitamin D plays a role in the functioning of the immune system. Deficiency may increase the risk of infections and autoimmune diseases. Cardiovascular Problems: Some studies suggest a potential link between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and heart disease. Diabetes: There is evidence suggesting that vitamin D deficiency might be associated with an increased risk of dev...