Researchers have founded the link between Vitamin D deficiency and hypertension or hyperglycemia, which are the alarming signs of early health issues.

Our skin makes the Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight which is essential for our bones, but most modern studies have also associated Vitamin D with many other health benefits. This specific study founded the link between vitamin deficiency and high risk of heart diseases.

The participating teens in this study showed high risk of hypertension and high blood sugar due to the lack of Vitamin D. They were also more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, these three reasons are the major contributing factor to diabetes and heart diseases.

“More research is necessary to confirm that whether Vitamin D is really behind these health conditions and its intake wards off these conditions. Study have shown strong relationship that needs to be followed,” the study’s leader, Jared Reis said.

Normally, 15 minute exposure to ultraviolet rays of sunlight, several times a week is enough for the requirement of body. We can also find it in the milk and salmon.

In recent times, the American Academy of Pediatrics has two folded the amount of Vitamin D intake, in teen and children, almost 400 unite each day. This amount is equal to the amount attained by the four cups of milk.

“In the teens and children, deficiency of Vitamin D usually occurs due to the unhealthy diet and lack of outdoor sports or activities. If their diet consists of fries and beverages the might get the Vitamin deficiency,” Dr. Randal Thomas, director of the cardiovascular health said.