12 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS You Need To Know
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, but experts also refer to it as a hormone, as it has a
hormone-like effect, and we do not get it mainly through food, as common with other
vitamins. Instead, our body system produces vitamin D itself but needs UV radiation from
the sun for this. Vitamin D deficiency often eventuates in people who spend most of their
time indoors and rarely outdoors. Exposure to the sun is the primary source
of vitamin D synthesis by the body. Deficient, we are more easily subject to fatigue and
other minor inconveniences.
In today’s video, we will share with you the 12 vitamin d deficiency symptoms you need
to know.
#1 Depression and Psyche Studies show that vitamin D deficiency can
have an impact on mental health. Depression, stress, mood swings, and anxiety,
among other things, can be aggravated by a deficiency. Some studies have already dealt
with the connection between a low vitamin D level and depression, especially with winter
depression. People with depression had significantly lower
vitamin D values than healthy people. Some studies suggest that vitamin D supplements
could improve depressive symptoms in people with vitamin D deficiency - however, the study
situation does not allow specific recommendations. Due to its hormone-like effect, vitamin D
can also support the functioning of the brain. In this way, it helps our minds make decisions,
process information, and store it correctly.
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#2 Hair loss It has long been known that vitamins and minerals
affect hair growth. For example, iron deficiency, an undersupply of biotin, and zinc deficiency
harms the hair roots' health. Research in the test tube suggests that vitamin D could
also be involved in active hair growth. Vitamin D, therefore, promotes the production of receptors
in the hair roots, which stimulate growth.
#3 Fatigue and muscle weakness Vitamin D is synthesized from the sun's rays,
which are scarce in winter. It is an essential vitamin that increases the absorption capacity
of the intestine of calcium good for bones, cartilage, and teeth. Vitamin D thus helps
to strengthen bone mineralization. It also plays a role in preserving muscle mass. Therefore,
a deficiency can lead to muscle weakness: muscle fatigue, loss of strength, and difficulty
moving.
#4 Skin diseases Vitamin D also appears to play a crucial role
in the skin. The vitamin helps wound healing and helps the protective skin barrier to develop
properly. A vitamin D deficiency can probably contribute to skin disease development because
of, for example, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo. Studies show promising results concerning
vitamin D supplements and atopic dermatitis. Neurodermatitis patients are very susceptible
to bacterial infections of the skin - in one study, patients with a low vitamin D level
suffered significantly from such infections. Researchers are currently investigating how
vitamin D supplements can positively influence the course of psoriasis and vitiligo.
#5 The accumulation of calcium in the bones is reduced.
The body needs vitamin D to store calcium in the bones. Even if you take in enough calcium
with food, the body is not entirely usable if vitamin D is missing. This can reduce bone
density and osteoporosis develops. Or the bones soften (osteomalacia). A late sign of
both diseases is a tendency to fracture.
#6 Disorders of calcium homeostasis & phosphate metabolism
In the bone, there is homeostasis (a balance) between demineralization, i.e., calcium and
phosphate release, and mineralization. Vitamin D contributes an essential role in calcium
balance and is responsible for demineralization. A vitamin D deficiency can lead to disorders
of calcium homeostasis and phosphate metabolism, which negatively affects the bone's metabolism
and structure. This can eventually result in an increased risk of fractures and bone
loss.
#7 Osteomalacia/rickets Vitamin D plays an essential part in bone
health. If the bones have not yet finished growing in length, as is the case in childhood,
a vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets. This severe mineralization disorder of the
skeleton is based, among other things, on a problem in calcium and phosphate metabolism.
A soft and easily deformable bone system, especially in the extremities, the chest,
and the pelvic floor bones, is then the result - also known as osteomalacia. However, in
adults, the effects of a vitamin D deficiency on the skeleton are no longer severe as the
length of growth has already been completed. Nevertheless, the entire skeleton's pain,
especially in the lower back, is a reference to a vitamin D deficiency.
#8 Osteoporosis A vitamin D deficiency contributes to the
development of osteoporosis in old age. In contrast to osteomalacia, the bone mass and
the bone structure recede. The consequences are then an increased risk of fractures - especially
in the vertebral bodies and the femoral neck. Vitamin D and calcium are the essential building
blocks for healthy bone integrity, which is why care should be taken to ensure sufficient
intake.
#9 Heart diseases Patients with heart disease have statistically
lower levels of vitamin D. Lower concentrations of this vitamin lead to higher concentrations
of calcium, which builds up in the arteries. These calcium plaques dramatically increase
the risk of heart disease and stroke. Low vitamin D levels can cause other conditions
that increase stroke and disease risk like hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2
diabetes. However, vitamin D deficiency only is not the trigger here - an unhealthy lifestyle
such as smoking, increased alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise also play a decisive
role.
#10 Constant pain, general discomfort, and pain
The effects of vitamin D on pain and weakness vary widely among people. There will be joint
pain, tingling sensations in the extremities, and unnecessary muscle pain. At first, it
is bearable, but the more the body is deprived of this vitamin, the more these symptoms worsen.
When this vitamin is metabolized, it improves muscle contractions. It strengthens muscle
tissue and bones. Without it, the muscles do not function efficiently, which leads to
breakdown and weakness.
#11 Sleep problems If you are having insomnia problems, sleep
apnea, light sleep, or frequent awakenings, it could be linked to a vitamin D deficiency.
D2, in particular, has a significant role. In our natural sleep cycles. Low levels of
this vitamin prevent the production of melatonin and affect the steadiness of the circadian
rhythm. This circadian rhythm is our internal sleep clock.
However, if a vitamin D deficiency is suspected, therapy should not be started independently.
A medical examination with a blood test will provide information. This is the only way
to confirm a vitamin D deficiency and exclude other possible diseases as the cause.
#12 Infections One of the major functions of vitamin D is
to help the immune system stay robust and responsive to play its role the best and help
us stay healthy for a long time. If you tend to get sick often and get flu and cold quickly,
you may have a deficiency. Respiratory problems can also be closely linked to its deficiency.
Your body can only manufacture vitamin D if it is exposed to sufficient sunlight or with
the help of foods rich in vitamin D. A vitamin D deficiency can lead to various symptoms
and should be avoided if possible. Vitamin D supplements are particularly recommended
for people who work a lot in the office and older people who are only rarely outside.
Your body best absorbs vitamin D in combination with vitamin K2. If a deficit is suspected,
this should be discussed with the family doctor, who will then make an exact diagnosis. It
is advisable to stay in the sun for ten to 30 minutes to meet the daily requirement of
vitamin D.
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