Signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency

Moneycontrol News July 17, 2023

Vitamin D deficiency is quite common these days and can cause loss of bone density, osteoporosis, and broken bones.

The body makes vitamin D from cholesterol when skin is exposed to sunlight. The deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t get enough from sunlight or diet.

Let’s look at the signs of vitamin D deficiency. A person’s immunity gets impacted due to it, which means frequent illness and infections.  

Fatigue and tiredness are also symptoms of low levels of vitamin D in your body.

Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to depression and mood changes, especially in older adults according to Healthline.

Hair loss is also one of the signs of vitamin D deficiency but that can be attributed to stress, diet and lifestyle as well.

Low levels of vitamin D in the body can also cause bone loss as the vitamin plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone metabolism.