Are you low on Vitamin D? If you are, you might wanna do something about it. A recent US study said on Monday that low levels of vitamin D may significantly increase a person’s risk of stroke, heart disease, and even death. These findings are to be presented at a conference organized by the American Heart Association in Orlando, Florida.

The study examined 27,686 Utah patients aged 50 or older with no history of cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that participants who had very low vitamin D levels had a 77 percent more likely to die early compared to participants with normal vitamin D levels. Aside from that, those with low vitamin D levels were also found to be twice as likely to develop heart failure.

Aside from the mentioned health benefits of vitamin D, it was also found to help regulate key body functions such as blood pressure, inflammation and glucose control, and that deficiency of the vitamin is associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

(via AFP)

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