"Vitamin D certainly keeps our bones and muscles strong. This is particularly true for young children and post-menopausal women. Low levels means weak muscles and bones, which raises the risk of falls and could lead to bone breaks."
"The UK has experienced its rainiest and cloudiest start to a year since 1908, with some areas yet to see any extended periods of sunlight. And evidence collected from late last year until now indicates that simultaneously there has been a rise in dangerous falls and bone fractures among older people."
"Long periods of darkness can lead to a deficiency in vitamin D, which is needed to keep bones and muscles healthy. The nutrient is gained primarily through exposure to sunlight, which means long periods without it can lead to bones becoming at risk of fracturing easier."
Britain experienced its rainiest and cloudiest start to a year since 1908, with prolonged darkness contributing to vitamin D deficiency among the population. Vitamin D, obtained primarily through sunlight exposure, is essential for maintaining bone and muscle strength. Extended periods without sunlight increase fracture risk, while wet, dark, and icy conditions simultaneously increase fall likelihood. Approximately 20 percent of Britons are vitamin D deficient, with numbers rising during long, dark winters. The NHS recommends daily vitamin D supplements of ten micrograms between October and April. Experts link the record-breaking bad weather to rising rates of dangerous falls and bone fractures, particularly among older people. While research on vitamin D's broader health impacts shows mixed results, its role in bone and muscle health is well-established.
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