Vitamin D Deficiency And Chronic Pain - Is There A Link?

You probably know by now that vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your bones to absorb calcium. Adequate vitamin D is necessary for the health of your bones. Not having enough of it can lead to various bone problems, gastrointestinal issues and various other complications.

Now, researchers have found a deep link connecting vitamin D deficiency and chronic pain. The study was published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry.

The study

200 patients complaining of chronic pain were closely observed. The concentration of vitamin D in their body was measured. They were asked to report their daily diet and for how long they had been suffering from chronic pain. 200 healthy persons were used as the control group.

The findings

Patients with chronic low back pain had significantly diminished vitamin D levels when compared to healthy adults. Half of the patients with low back pain were vitamin D deficient. Such people also had elevated levels of C-reactive protein (an indicator of general inflammation).

This connection provides a plausible way of explaining the chronic pain that some patients experience in their muscles and bones.

Importance of vitamin D

• This vitamin helps to keep various types of cancers (like breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer) at bay.
• It helps to prevent heart disease.
• It is vital for treating depression and diabetes.
• It prevents musculoskeletal diseases like Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.

6 natural sources of vitamin D  

1. Sunlight: Exposure to sunlight induces the body to produce vitamin D. Aim for just 25 minutes of exposure. Avoid over-exposing yourself as it can dry up your skin.

2. Fatty fish: Fish like mackerel are rich in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids which help to control inflammation in the bones, joints and surrounding muscles.

3. Milk: It is a popular source of vitamin D. 1 glass of milk contains about 100 IU of vitamin D.

4. Fortified orange juice: Most packed juices these days are supplemented with added vitamin D. Read the packet to find out whether it has vitamin D or not.

5. Eggs: It is the most convenient way of getting vitamin D. You can have an egg in the breakfast or lunch. However, don’t rely only on eggs for your daily supply of vitamin D.

6. Fortified cereal: Look for brands which add vitamin D to their cereals. A single bowl of cereal is enough to meet your daily vitamin D requirement.  

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