Mozart died at 35 'because he didn't get enough sun'
- Vitamin D deficiency led to early death, claim scientists
Last updated at 10:44 PM on 15th July 2011
Vitamin D deficiency: Scientists have finally discovered what killed the composer Mozart aged just 35
Scientists discovered the composer, who died at just 35, did not get enough sunlight.
He lived in Austria, which was darker than most of Europe, and would work through the night and sleep during the day.
This prevented his body from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D.
Mozart suffered illness throughout his life, including kidney disease, smallpox, typhoid fever, tonsillitis and strep throat.
Retired Nasa scientist Dr William Grant, believes that vitamin D deficiency was the underlying cause of his poor health and early death.
Dr Grant said: ‘Almost every disease has a vitamin D connection. If only Mozart had known about vitamin D and had access to supplements, he could have doubled his lifetime’s output of work.
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