Overturn Vitamin D deficiencies with a shot of sunshine

Feeling tired, prone to colds, or suffering from aches? A Vitamin D deficiency could be the reason, and our new treatment could be the answer…

Wellness and lifestyle have become a key part of our clinic. In recent months, we have introduced a number of treatments designed to boost your health and wellbeing. These include IntraVie Therapy, Glutathione shots (the superhero antioxidant) and Vitamin B12 injections, all of which can help keep you fit in mind, body and spirit – especially pertinent during these strange, uncertain times.

It’s always been our vision to provide services for beauty, health and wellness under one roof. And on that note, I’m delighted to announce our latest introduction to our wellness range: Vitamin D injections.

Vitamin D is hailed as the “sunshine vitamin” given that our bodies produce it naturally when our skin is exposed to direct sunlight. We also obtain Vitamin D from specific foods, such as oily/fatty fishes, dairy products, some fortified breakfast cereals, and egg yolks. But it’s the sun which provides our primary source.

Vitamin D is powerful because it interacts with every one of our body’s cells. It helps to keep your muscles, bones and teeth fit, and your mood bright. Obviously, it’s easier to obtain Vitamin D during the spring and summer months due to the sunnier climes and longer days – even though it’s never easy to predict British weather! We also know the dangers of too much sun exposure, especially in ageing the skin. So, it’s always about striking a fine balance.

Vitamin D deficiencies are very, very common. And if you have one, you probably wouldn’t have a clue. Previous studies claimed that around 60% of people in the UK have less Vitamin D than they should. It’s especially prominent among the elderly, or people with a darker complexion because dark skin absorbs less UV radiation from the sun.

There are other factors that can increase the risk of a Vitamin D deficiency. These include rarely venturing outdoors, always wearing sunblock, and/or being overweight. Living further away from the equator is also a factor, which again applies to us in the UK, because we don’t have the privilege of all-year sunshine.

Unfortunately, Vitamin D deficiencies can be challenging to detect. The effects are usually subtle and not always easy to attribute to a lack of Vitamin D, even if those effects may have a substantial impact on how you feel and function day-to-day. However, when your Vitamin D levels are topped up, the benefits can be very noticeable.

If you’re struggling to get your kick of Vitamin D, our shots can help you in a number of ways:

• Immune system boost

Vitamin D works with your white blood cells to fight off infections, so if you find yourself more susceptible to coughs and colds, or other respiratory tract viruses, it’s possible that you may be low in Vitamin D. By keeping your Vitamin D levels up, your body’s ability to fend off infections is greater.

• Restore energy / combat fatigue

Tiredness and fatigue can both be caused by lack of Vitamin D. According to a study by Newcastle University, Vitamin D boosts energy from within your body’s cells, which also helps your muscles work more efficiently. If you’re consistently finding yourself physically exhausted, low Vitamin D levels could be a factor. Inevitably, Vitamin D shots can be very useful for aiding athletic performance.

• Improve mood / fight depression

Vitamin D is vital for brain function, so if your levels are low, this can certainly affect your mood and wellbeing. Studies have shown results in which depression has been lifted after subjects underwent Vitamin D therapy.

• Improve bone health

One of the essential functions of Vitamin D is keeping bones healthy, which it achieves by enhancing your body’s ability to absorb calcium, a mineral that strengthens bones and teeth (around 99% of our calcium is in our bones and teeth). Studies have found that weak bones can most commonly manifest itself through aches and back pain, so such symptoms could be a sign of low Vitamin D levels in the blood.

Similarly, a Vitamin D deficiency is also linked to a loss in bone mineral density, especially when we age. By maintaining Vitamin D levels, doctors believe it reduces the risk of fractures.

In addition to the above, Vitamin D deficiencies have also been linked to muscle pain, the slow healing of wounds, and hair loss in women.