Feeling weak? Get some sunshine! We're advised that doing this could improve our health, but how so? It all comes down to vitamin D. This vitamin is responsible for many aspects of health, including hair production, strengthening bones, and injury recovery.

感觉虚弱吗?晒晒太阳吧!我们被告知这样做可以改善我们的健康，但为什么呢?其实这一切都归结于维生素D。这种维生素对健康的许多方面都有作用，包括头发的生成、骨骼的强化和损伤的恢复。

Unfortunately, Healthline reports, "41.6% of adults in the United States are deficient." The symptoms of deficiency are subtle but comprehensive and include fatigue, getting sick frequently, back pain, hair loss, and depression, among others. You may be more prone to vitamin D deficiency if you are older or have darker skin.

不幸的是，Healthline报道，“美国41.6%的成年人缺乏维生素D。”缺乏维生素D的症状很轻微但很全面，包括疲劳、经常生病、背痛、脱发和抑郁等。如果你年龄较大或皮肤较黑，你可能更容易缺乏维生素D。

Like vitamin D deficiency, high blood pressure is common in the United States. The CDC reported almost half of the population (47%) in the U.S. has hypertension. Could vitamin D and high blood pressure be connected? Or, perhaps, could vitamin D serve as a remedy? In short, no. Although Healthline explained that vitamin D may play a role in preventing heart disease, it has not been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, which stem from high blood pressure (via Mayo Clinic).

和维生素D缺乏一样，高血压在美国也很常见。美国疾病预防控制中心报告说，美国近一半的人口(47%)患有高血压。维生素D和高血压有关系吗?或者，也许，维生素D可以作为一种治疗手段吗?简言之，答案是否定的。虽然Healthline解释说维生素D可能在预防心脏病方面发挥作用，但尚未证明它可以降低因高血压引起的心脏病发作和中风的风险。

Although getting enough vitamin D and managing your blood pressure may be two separate aspects of health, minor lifestyle changes can improve both. To effectively manage your blood pressure and up your vitamin D intake, a healthy diet is key.

虽然摄入足够的维生素D和控制血压可能是健康的两个不同方面，但生活方式的轻微改变可以改善这两个方面。为了有效控制血压和增加维生素D的摄入量，健康的饮食是关键。

Try increasing potassium intake (enjoy more bananas), opt for low-sodium foods, and lean away from added sugars (yes, that means reading the nutrition labels), advised Healthline. For optimum vitamin D levels, try adding fatty fish like salmon and tuna to your plate (via Healthline). Additionally, having fresh veggies, whole grains, and lean protein improves overall health.

Healthline建议，尝试增加钾摄入量(多吃香蕉)，选择低钠食物，远离添加糖(是的，这意味着要注意看包装上的营养标签)。为了获得最佳的维生素D水平，试着在你的盘子里加入像鲑鱼和金枪鱼这样的高脂肪鱼类。此外，吃新鲜蔬菜、全谷物和瘦肉蛋白可以改善整体健康。

Adequate physical activity and fresh, whole foods can assist in balancing blood pressure and vitamin D levels. However, that doesn't mean you should avoid medical intervention. If your blood pressure is high and/or you are deficient in vitamin D, be sure to see your doctor for specific recommendations.

充足的体力活动和新鲜的天然食物有助于平衡血压和维生素D水平。然而，这并不意味着你可以避免医疗干预。如果你的血压高和/或缺乏维生素D，一定要去看医生寻求具体建议。