Neuropathy risk worsens 4x with this deficiency

Getting enough of this vitamin is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself against neuropathy, according to a new study in Nutrition and Health.

Because vitamin D calms inflammation, produces substances that keep nerve cells healthy, and repairs the myelin coating around them, researchers wanted to know if low levels could be playing a bigger role in diabetic complications.

At a major hospital in southern India, scientists reviewed records of 1,439 adults with type 2 diabetes admitted between 2017 and 2022 who had their vitamin D levels checked.

They split the group into:

● 873 people with at least one diabetic complication

● 566 people with no complications

Findings:

● Vitamin D deficiency = 4x higher neuropathy risk

● Kidney problems risk rose more than 5x

● Eye damage risk increased 2.5x

● Heart disease risk more than doubled

● Diabetic foot problems nearly tripled

Even in sun-rich India, vitamin D deficiency was especially common in women, city dwellers, and indoor workers — proving that lifestyle matters more than geography.

Protect yourself: Get about 20 minutes of daily sunlight on your arms or legs, eat vitamin D-rich foods (salmon, mackerel, sardines, eggs, mushrooms, fortified milk/cereal), or take a supplement.

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