Dec 25, 2023

​Signs of vitamin D deficiency in the body​

Piyali Bhadra

​Why is Vitamin D important?​

​Vitamin D is a soluble fat vitamin important for the human body to keep the bones strong, whereas it also improves mental health conditions with a peaceful sleep schedule. Here are some of the symptoms of vitamin D.​

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Unexplainable fatigueness​​

​Low vitamin D leads to certain abnormalities in the bones and muscles which leads to fatigueness in the immune system.​

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Weak muscles

​When the level of vitamin D runs low in the body, it is not able to absorb calcium and phosphorus in a reasonable amount which leads to weak muscle, muscle pain, and bone pain as well.​

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Onset of depression

​Not having enough vitamin D leads to depression-like symptoms as they are not getting adequate sun exposure which is not good for their mental health status.​

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Loss of appetite

​Loss of appetite is one of the early symptoms of vitamin D which also includes fatigueness, heavy sweating, and nausea.​

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Hair loss

​Vitamin D plays an important role in stimulating new and old hair follicles, therefore not enough vitamin D can lead to stunted hair growth.​

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Sleeplessness

​Sleep receptors cannot work properly, if the body is low on vitamin D, which decreases the cortisol level, which is also known as the stress hormone, making it hard to sleep.​

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Pale skin

​Lack of vitamin D in the body can make your skin turn pale and dry, specifically in winter. Although one should avoid getting tanned or sunburned, however, one can intake vitamin D-rich foods instead.​

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Foods rich in Vitamin D

​Some natural sources of vitamin D foods are fish, egg yolk, breakfast cereals, orange juice, soy milk, oatmeal, and milk.​

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