Title:Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Youth: Current Scenario
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Author(s): Pranay Wal*, Ankita Wal, Divyanshi Gupta, Shiv Shankar Pandey, Preeti Sharma and Awani Kumar Rai
Affiliation:
- Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Kanpur, UP, India
Keywords:
Vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, factors affecting vitamin D, supplements for vitamin D, role of vitamin D in various diseases, vitamin D receptor, calciferol, 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D.
Abstract:
Background: A detailed study on vitamin D status in India has revealed a significant
frequency of vitamin D insufficiency among people. People's hectic schedules cause various deficits
in their bodies since they are not exposed to enough sunshine, which results in inadequate
vitamin D intake over time, diminished sunshine exposure, the kidney's failure to convert
25(OH)D to its active form, or insufficient vitamin D absorption through the digestive system.
Objective: The study aimed to explore the role of vitamin D in young adults and explain some of
the vital roles of vitamin D in human bodies, as well as display the prevalence of vitamin D in
India along with its pathophysiology, metabolism, and several mechanisms of action.
Methods: We have searched several research and review articles in English on Medline, Scopus,
Pubmed, NCBI data, Science Direct, and the Cochrane Library of systematic review databases
from 2000 to 2022.
Results: According to a comprehensive study, our bodies require vitamin D for bone formation
and maintenance. It is also important for controlling a variety of other cellular functions in the
body.
Conclusion: The importance of vitamin D and the repercussions of its insufficiency must be
made known to the general population and healthcare practitioners. On average, our Indian cuisine
falls short of a normal adult's daily vitamin D need. This emphasises the importance of vitamin
D fortification in diverse foods through governmental initiatives. This silent pandemic has
to be tackled with strong public health measures.