Did lack of vitamin D kill Mozart?

Added 20.09.2011

The cause of Mozart's premature death at 35 has been debated by researchers for decades. In fact, over 100 theories have been put forward; but in all likelihood his demise was caused by a number of factors that could very well include a new theory that vitamin D deficiency played a role.

Throughout his lifetime, Mozart appeared to be afflicted with many chronic and infectious diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sepsis, heart disease, kidney disease and depression. We now know that these conditions are strongly correlated to low vitamin D blood levels.

Furthermore, he did not get much sun exposure as he tended to compose at night and sleep during the day. This paired with the fact that in Austria sun rays are very weak during six months of the year, makes it highly likely that Mozart, along with many other inhabitants, was deficient in vitamin D.

Could vitamin D have saved Mozart from premature death? No one knows for sure, but it could be a plausible theory and all the more reason to make sure we have optimal levels of vitamin D!

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