Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Youth: Current Scenario

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.