Are you struggling with your vitamin D levels?
I’m not sure about you, but this year has flown by and I can’t believe its September already and the kids have gone back to school.
Not only that, autumn feels like it has arrived with the darker mornings, rain and wind.
Last year I really struggled with the lack of sunshine affecting my mood in the autumn and winter and this is where vitamin D comes in.
Signs you have low vitamin D include:
- Fatigue and low energy
- Mood swings
- Increased anxiety
- Bone and muscle aches
- Poor sleep
- More colds and illnesses
If you’re heading into the perimenopause and menopause the lack of vitamin D can hit you even harder because these regular signs worsen.
- The reduction in oestrogen increases your risk of osteoporosis in your bones.
- Increases mood swings, anxiety and depression
- Higher fatigue levels, which can lead to more stress
- Immune system is reduced, so you’re more likely to pick up illnesses
If you notice you’re susceptible to these increased signs of lower vitamin D levels, you may want to consider getting your level checked with a blood test and take supplements to help.
Ensuring your magnesium levels are correct too will help the absorption of vitamin D to where it’s needed.
Exercise is also a good boost and will help with many of the signs of low vitamin D, in October I’m launching my brand new 6 week Menopause Wellness programme, click here to find out more.
