1. Bone Loss. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone metabolism. Many older people, diagnosed with bone loss believe they need to take more calcium. However, they may be deficient in vitamin D as well. Low bone mineral density is an indication that calcium and other minerals have been lost from bone. This places older people, especially women, at an increased risk of fractures.
2. Hair Loss. Hair loss is often attributed to stress and emotional problems which are certainly a common cause. However, when hair loss is severe, it may be the result of a disease or nutrient deficiency. Hair loss in women has been linked to low vitamin D levels, although there is very little research on this so far.
3. Muscle Pain. The causes of muscle pain are often difficult to pinpoint. There is some evidence that vitamin D deficiency may be a potential cause of muscle pain in children and adults.
4. Frequent Sickness. One of vitamin D’s most important roles is keeping your immune system strong so you’re able to fight off the viruses and bacteria that cause illness. If you become sick often, especially with upper respiratory infections, low vitamin D levels may be a contributing factor.
5. Fatigue And Tiredness. Feeling tired can have many causes and vitamin D deficiency may be one of them. Unfortunately, it’s often overlooked as a potential cause. Case studies have shown that very low blood levels can cause fatigue that has a severe negative effect on quality of life.
6. Depression. A depressed mood may also be a sign of deficiency. In review studies, researchers have linked vitamin D deficiency to depression, particularly in older adults. In one analysis, 65 percent of the observational studies found a relationship between low blood levels and depression.
7. Delayed Wound Healing. Slow healing of wounds after surgery or injury may be a sign that vitamin D levels are too low. Results from a test-tube study suggest that the vitamin increases production of compounds that are crucial for forming a new skin as part of the wound-healing process.
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