Women Do not Up Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D has been better known as the partner of calcium to help bones and teeth. In fact, recent research reveals the benefits of these vitamins for health, one of which prevent heart disease and diabetes.

"Women are now many are deficient in vitamin D because they are afraid of sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women may increase the risk of insulin resistance which leads to diabetes,".

A study in Massachusettes, Boston, USA on 253 women showed those who lack vitamin D during pregnancy is four times higher risk of giving birth by cesarean section. Benefits of vitamin D in pregnant women one of them is strengthening the muscle function.

Some research also linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk of breast cancer. Women who are hostile to the sun are also at risk for osteoporosis or bone fragility in old age. Especially on Indonesian women who consumed one third of the recommended calcium.

Sunlight, especially in the morning, a source of vitamin D is abundant and we can enjoy throughout the year. Therefore, do not be afraid to bask in particular at the time of between 7-9 o'clock in the morning. Too bad if that free resources are not used for health.