Symptoms that indicate Vitamin D deficiency

 

Vitamin D is nothing but fat-soluble vitamin that collectively aids to straighten bones, boosts mental health, and promotes healthy sleep. According to reports, almost 76 % of the total Indian population is dealing with Vitamin D deficiency. 

While in many cases, patients don’t show symptoms. Experts believe those who experience depressive symptoms, fatigue, and other bone issues have been reported to fall under the Vitamin D deficiency bracket. Here are some of the common symptoms seen in people dealing with Vitamin D deficiency. 

• Poor sleep pattern
• Fatigue
• Depressive symptoms
• Bone pain 
• Muscles weakness
• Hair loss
• Pale skin
• Loss of appetite
• Poor immune functioning 

Here are the top 5 foods that can help with natural sources of Vitamin D 

• Fish such as tuna, mackerel, salmon
• Egg yolks
• Fish liver
• Milk (dairy & non-dairy)
• Orange juice

Here’s how sunlight can help 

Our body has the ability to create its own Vitamin D on exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun during the early hours of the morning. All you’ve got to do is, step out under the sun with bare skin to absorb the UV rays for at least 20 minutes a week. 

Here’s how Vitamin D supplements help

Taking support of Vitamin D supplements is a great way to fuel the body with the weekly recommended dosage. Any Vitamin D supplement may not have any adverse effect unless it is taken in a recommended dose. Overdosing on VitaminD supplements can lead to certain side effects. Hence, it is highly recommended to consult a healthcare expert before taking a Vitamin D supplement. 

Overdosing on Vitamin D supplements can have its own side effects such as:-

• Dry mouth 
• Constipation
• Vomiting 
• Nausea
• Kidney stones
• Thirst

Are Vitamin D and D3 similar to each other?

Vitamin D is known to have two vital elements, such as Vitamin D2 and D3. Both of these elements can be absorbed by our body, whereas the reports suggest vitamin D3 is more effectively absorbed than vitamin D2. The ideal recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of Vitamin D is 600 IU for an ideal individual. However, the recommended dosage may change depending on every individual age, weight, condition, etc. 

Who are at risk for vitamin D deficiency?

People with darker skin are heavily protected from UV rays. This clearly indicates it takes much more time for them to absorb the same amount of Vitamin D as compared to people with lighter skin tone. Also, people who mostly remain indoors during the day time, are obese, suffering from osteoporosis, and people with malabsorption disorders are at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency.

How to get sufficient Vitamin D?

People with insufficient Vitamin D can experience softer bone formation. These are some ways to increase the intake of Vitamin D:

 

• Consume foods high in vitamin D, such as fortified breakfast, juices, and seafood. 
• You can plan your day to get a moderate amount of Vitamin D from the sunlight every day. 
• Consult your doctor and start incorporating a Vitamin D3 supplement or cod liver oil supplement for an optimum level of Vitamin D.

Healing Pharma has branded and generic medications available at valid prescription from the healthcare expert to ensure you don’t have to compromise on your health. Please ensure to consume recommended dietary supplements only under expert supervision. The information shared in the above article is not mentioned or reviewed by the experts. Please consult your healthcare expert before drawing any conclusion on this topic.