What is the connection between vitamin D and men's sexual health?

Aquadetrim is a medication that is responsible for the normal metabolism of phosphorus and calcium.

• Pharmacology and pharmacodynamics
• Why do they drink Aquadetrim?
• How to take Aquadetrim drops correctly
• Contraindications and adverse reactions
• How to give Akvadetrim to a child
• How to give Akvadetrim to a baby correctly
• Can pregnant women take Aquadetrim?
• Where should Aquadetrim be stored?
• What is the best replacement for Aquadetrim?
• special instructions
• How much does Aquadetrim cost?

Contraindications

There are several contraindications to the use of pharmaceuticals:

1. Kidney failure
2. Hypercalcemia
3. Hypervitaminosis D
4. Sarcoidosis
5. Urolithiasis disease
6. Less than 1 month old
7. Kidney diseases
8. Urolithiasis disease
9. Hypersensitivity to the constituent drugs
10. Tuberculosis

The drug is prescribed with caution:

• Bedridden patients
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding
• If a person uses cardiac glycosides
• Children who were born with a small crown size

What is the connection between vitamin D and men's sexual health?

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There is definitely a connection between men's health and vitamin D. This has been proven by modern research in the field of biochemical regulation of body processes and functions. It has been established that vitamin D can both directly and indirectly affect sexual function in men. Shukhrat Ibragimovich Arabov, a practicing urologist-andrologist at the Kaliningrad medical center Class Clinic, spoke about exactly how this manifests itself.

Why is vitamin D especially important for men's sexual health?

It is a proven fact that a lack of vitamin D can lead to infertility. Today, the process of the influence of this substance on spermatogenesis is being studied. And, judging by the studies already conducted, we can clearly say there is a direct connection between vitamin D and three indicators of the male body: sperm quality, testosterone levels and erectile function.

When problems with potency or fertility are identified, as a rule, a vitamin D deficiency is detected. Likewise, with testosterone deficiency, D-hypovitaminosis is often detected.

Another interesting fact is that vitamin D in the human body performs functions similar to hormones. It is increasingly called the D-hormone. And, most likely, its effect on male sexual functions is also similar to the effect of hormones.

How does vitamin D work in your practice?

From my own practice and the experience of my colleagues, I conclude that by prescribing vitamin D, we almost immediately get an improvement in sperm count, an increase in testosterone levels, and a significant improvement in sexual function.

I largely attribute the increase in sexual function to the fact that vitamin D significantly improves mood, performance, vitality and can work as an antidepressant. This is especially noticeable in the fall, when many men experience loss of energy, irritability and apathy, which are associated with vitamin D deficiency.

Who is at greater risk of such hypovitaminosis than others?

In my opinion, all people who live above the 36th parallel do not receive enough vitamin D. The fact is that cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is produced in the skin under the influence of sunlight with ultraviolet wavelengths from 290 to 310 Nm, and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) enters our body only with food.

The Kaliningrad region has about forty sunny days a year. For comparison, somewhere in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan there are more than a hundred. The less sun exposure you have, the more vitamin D you lack.

Moreover, even residents of the United Arab Emirates have a deficiency of this substance, since they regularly stay indoors and cover large areas of their bodies with clothing.

In terms of vitamin D production, “morning” and “evening” sun are most beneficial. The influence of daylight, under which our compatriots love to get sunburned, is, on the contrary, harmful to the skin and even dangerous.

Interestingly, one of the ways to effectively treat sunburn is to take vitamin D.

How to prevent vitamin D deficiency in the body?

The main recommendation is to spend more time in the morning or evening sun. Ideally, if funds allow, relax in the equatorial and subequatorial zones, in countries with a mild, sunny climate.

When people don't have enough access to the sun, it is often recommended to get vitamin D by taking various supplements that contain it. This is a solution in the current situation when its quantity in food products is small.

Previously, people received the missing vitamin D from food (fish oil, lard). But today, pigs on farms also don't get enough sunlight. It is unlikely that vitamin D is present in sufficient quantities in animal feed, and the amount of this substance in lard has become small.

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Side effects

With an excess of vitamin D, the following negative manifestations are observed:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Polyuria
• Sleep problems
• Weight loss
• Renal or vascular calcification
• Increase in body temperature
• Weakness
• Polyuria
• Mental disorders

If any of the signs of hypervitaminosis D appear, you should stop taking the medication. Try to reduce the intake of calcium in the body and start taking vitamins A, C, and B.

In some people, taking vitamin D3 leads to allergic reactions.

Pharmacology and pharmacodynamics

The medicine allows you to stabilize the metabolism of phosphorus and calcium in the body.

Vitamin D3 is known to everyone as an antirachitic element. It plays one of the main roles - it takes part in the metabolism of calcium and phosphates, which improves skeletal growth.

This vitamin is very important in the absorption of phosphates and calcium in the digestive system and the transport of salts.

If the child’s body receives an insufficient amount of the vitamin, its absorption will be impaired, and if the person is exposed to sunlight for a short time, this can lead to rickets in the child, and bone tissue can soften in an adult.

Instructions for use of Aquadetrim

The instructions indicate that the dosage for each must be selected individually, taking into account the person’s diet.

Before use, the product must be dissolved in 1 spoon of water.

For preventive purposes, doctors prescribe 1 or 2 drops of the drug per day to children over 1 month old. Premature babies in difficult living conditions are recommended to take 3 drops per day.

In summer, it is advisable to reduce the dosage to 1 drop.

When treating rickets, up to 10 drops of vitamin are prescribed per day, the duration of therapy is determined by the doctor. In this case, the doctor must monitor blood counts and the patient’s condition. Treatment of rickets begins with 4 drops for 5 days; if a person tolerates them well, the dosage is increased to 6 drops. 10 drops of the medication are prescribed for very noticeable changes in bone tissue.

For rickets-like pathologies, 40-60 drops of the drug can be prescribed daily.

Prevention

For the purpose of prevention, the officially recommended dose of vitamin D is taken, which is 800 units. 1-2 times a week. This amount is sufficient to maintain normal phosphorus-calcium metabolism. The safe dose for prevention is 2000 units; such a dose can be prescribed by a specialist if there are certain indications.

Attention!

For medical indications, a therapeutic dose is indicated, which is also determined by the attending physician. Such doses are prescribed for patients with diabetes mellitus, cancer, obesity, atherosclerosis, and also in the presence of a pronounced inflammatory process in the body.

The medical literature contains data on the improvement of the condition of cancer patients and the recovery of patients with significantly reduced immunity who took high doses of vitamin D (up to 5000 IU). In any case, the therapeutic dosage is determined only by a specialist.

The doctor recommends a therapeutic dosage and number of doses based on test results (vitamin D and calcium levels are determined). Patients with gastritis, peptic ulcers, or kidney stones are prohibited from taking the drug without a doctor's prescription. In addition, with frequent bone fractures and early diagnosed osteoporosis (patient age under 45-50 years), taking any vitamins and minerals without consulting a doctor is also prohibited.

How to take Aquadetrim for adults

• Aquadetrim can be taken with or after meals.
• The dosage of the drug directly depends on what goal you are pursuing.
• To prevent vitamin D deficiency, adults only need to take 1 drop of the vitamin daily.
• If malabsorption syndrome occurs, you must take 6 to 10 drops.
• It is important to understand that both adults and children should take vitamin D for preventive purposes.
• During pregnancy, you can also take Aquadetrim; it is better to check the dosage with your doctor. But usually at the beginning of pregnancy they drink 1 drop of Aquadetrim, and starting from the 7th month, the dosage is increased to 2 drops.

An overdose will have a negative impact on the intrauterine fetus.

Admission rules

You should take the pharmacy vitamin strictly following the instructions, namely:

• The drug is taken in the morning or at lunch (first half of the day), since it can actively affect the nervous system and cause overexcitation and insomnia. This point especially applies to children.
• Since vitamin D is classified as a fat-soluble vitamin, you need to eat something fatty along with the pill. So he will assimilate well.
• Separate intake of vitamins D and E is indicated, since their combined use reduces the absorption of both.
• Calcium and another vitamin K are well absorbed along with vitamin D. It is not at all necessary that the intake take place at the same time, the body simply must receive a daily dose of all of the listed substances.

Overdose

When consuming large doses of the vitamin, the following occurs:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Polyuria
• Intestinal colic
• Constant desire to drink and constipation
• Vomit
• Depression
• Muscle and joint pain
• Increased potassium loss
• Increased pressure

In special situations, overdose leads to:

1. Stone formation
2. Visual impairment
3. Papilledema
4. Calcification of tissues and organs

In case of overdose:

• You should stop taking the drug immediately
• Drink plenty of fluids
• If necessary, do not refuse hospitalization

The role of vitamin D in infant development

The required concentration of this substance in the body is achieved several months after birth. Premature babies have even less of it, so recovery takes longer.

Sufficient vitamin D content ensures:

• normal calcium-phosphorus metabolism;
• growth and development of bone tissue;
• muscle development;
• strong immunity;
• supporting the thyroid gland;
• normal blood clotting;
• regulation of heart contractions.

It also prevents the occurrence of autoimmune diseases. It is also important for mental development. Vitamin D is responsible for the development of cognitive functions and their further maintenance. If during the period of active growth the body does not receive enough of this substance, the child will suffer from rickets. This is a disorder of osteogenesis (bone development) associated with a lack of minerals - mainly calcium and phosphorus.

Symptoms appear at three to four months of age. Parents pay attention to:

• general restless behavior;
• sleep disorders;
• heightened reactions to volume and brightness;
• skin redness;
• sweating;
• itching of the scalp;
• decreased appetite;
• digestive disorders.

Advanced rickets slows down the development of the musculoskeletal system. The child begins to hold his head up, sit and walk later than his peers. Delayed teething. The disease also affects the appearance of the baby. The most well-known symptom is a fontanel that does not heal on time. The child may have a flat back of the head and a wide forehead, bowed legs, thickening of the arms and a deformed chest.

How to take vitamin D while breastfeeding

Vitamin D is sold as a fat and water solution. It can have different structures, which determine its solubility in lipids. Vitamin D2 is primarily fat-soluble, so it can be taken in the form of fish oil. But this form of the drug can be dangerous. In a solution of fats, the vitamin enters the liver, where it can be deposited and gradually released into the blood. Sometimes its concentration reaches extreme values; it is impossible to control this process. Therefore, overdose symptoms easily occur.

Breastfeeding women and young children are recommended to take vitamin D3 in the form of an aqueous solution or in the form of Aquadetrim tablets. For some women with calcium deficiency, the doctor may prescribe a special complex.

Take the vitamin in a daily dosage once a day. It can be taken by all women who live in the middle climate zone from September to April. During this period, there is not enough sunlight, and solar activity is low, so that the skin synthesizes its own calciferol.

It is also possible to take a vitamin complex in the summer if there are changes in blood tests or other signs of deficiency. But in this case, careful dosage control is necessary to avoid complications and side effects.

Vitamin D norm

The need for the vitamin varies depending on its initial level in the blood, type of diet and time spent in the open sun. It is recommended to take 400 mg per day for infants under 6 months, but the maximum allowable dose is 1000 mg. Children after 6 months. The recommended dose of the vitamin does not change, but the maximum amount is increased to 1500 mg. For lactating women, an intake of 800 mg is considered normal, the maximum dosage per day, bordering on toxic, is 4000 mg.

To determine the need for calciferol, you can take a special blood test. The normal level of vitamin D content for an adult is 60-100 ng/ml, when using other measurement methods - 150-250 nmol/l. If you do not adhere to the recommended standards, a nursing woman’s baby will be the first to suffer. He will have the consequences of his rickets for the rest of his life.

The musculoskeletal system of an adult will be fragile and weakened. This causes difficulty walking, pain in the limbs, and brittle bones. Rickets also affects body composition:

• short stature;
• incorrect posture;
• pronounced parietal and frontal tubercles;
• chest flattened on the sides;
• narrowed pelvis.

Lumps in the wrist area may disappear as you heal. But mobility problems can only get worse with age. In especially severe cases, patients stop walking due to severe pain. Untreated rickets is fraught with seizures in adolescence and adulthood. Sometimes they cause respiratory arrest.