Jan 7, 2021
Are you getting enough Vitamin D? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young America medical minute. Vitamin D is absorbed through sunlight and certain foods and is necessary for bone and heart health. Without it, the body can’t absorb calcium. Due to a lack of sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency peaks during Fall and Winter. Being deficient can cause symptoms like fatigue, back pain, depression, and hair loss. Having a deficiency can even increase the chance of developing Rickets, childhood asthma, and certain types of cancers. Talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing symptoms of a Vitamin D deficiency. A simple blood test can help your doctor determine if supplements are needed.
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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms#section6