vitamin d is a powerful nutrient that has several important functions within the body it helps
promote a healthy immune system and facilitates the absorption of calcium which is important for
maintaining strong and healthy bones with that said unfortunately it has been estimated that
nearly half of the adult population is not getting enough vitamin d this is known as having a vitamin
d deficiency and to make matters worse over time a vitamin d deficiency can lead to many different
health problems including heart disease diabetes immune system disorders and even types of cancer
but the first step in preventing a vitamin d deficiency from occurring is being able to
recognize the most common signs and symptoms and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in
this video be sure to watch until the end because there are a few that i think will surprise you
so if you're ready let's get into it a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for
informational purposes only being sick more often than normal is one of the most common signs of a
vitamin d deficiency that is because vitamin d plays an important role in strengthening your
body's immune system in fact every single cell in the human body has a receptor for vitamin d so if
you aren't getting enough of this vitamin it puts you at a higher risk of developing a respiratory
infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia you may even suffer from more common colds
than you have in the past as well another sign to look for is increased levels of fatigue look
i get it life can be very busy and most of us normalize feeling tired pretty much all the time
however it's important to remember that ongoing fatigue can seriously impact your quality of life
and overall health unfortunately there are many causes of increased fatigue
including a vitamin d deficiency several studies have shown that individuals who
suffer from vitamin d deficiency are more likely to complain about being tired than those who don't
thankfully this symptom usually goes away when vitamin d supplementation is introduced
hair loss is another symptom to look out for your skin has special cells that are responsible for
processing a protein known as keratin which helps metabolize vitamin d in the skin however when they
aren't getting enough vitamin d it causes issues in controlling how your body grows and sheds hair
this can lead to hair thinning and even substantial hair loss over time
in fact a vitamin d deficiency is one of the top causes of thinning hair in both men and women
another sign to look for is slow wound healing if you have a wound that is taking much longer to
heal than normal this could be caused by a vitamin d deficiency remember that vitamin d plays a key
role in helping the body process keratin which is a protein that is vital to the health of our skin
some doctors believe that when vitamin d is lacking our body is unable to produce
new healthy skin which leads to much slower wound healing than normal if you have increased feelings
of depression this could definitely be a sign that your body isn't getting enough vitamin d
with that said not all doctors agree that vitamin d deficiency can cause increased
feelings of depression however there is strong evidence that not getting enough of this vitamin
can have a substantial impact on your mood various studies have shown that vitamin d supplementation
decreases depression in adults especially those who suffer from seasonal depression
in the fall and winter months this makes sense because vitamin d levels are closely linked to
sun exposure vitamin d supplements are also widely used in assisted living and nursing
care facilities to boost mood in older patients who aren't able to spend much time outdoors
another sign to be aware of is increased muscle pain i previously mentioned that every cell in
the human body has receptors for vitamin d this includes the nerve cells that are responsible
for sensing pain as well some researchers believe that vitamin d deficiency can cause problems for
the body's pain signaling system which might lead to increased pain in your muscles however
studies found that taking high doses of vitamin d can decrease the overall pain in individuals who
have a deficiency it's not only adults who benefit from vitamin d for pain either many children who
complain about growing pains report decreased pain after being given a vitamin d supplement
by their pediatricians the next sign on our list is boneless many people are unaware that vitamin d
is closely tied to calcium absorption therefore if your body isn't getting enough vitamin d
over time your bones may become weaker because they aren't getting enough calcium unfortunately
this means that people who have a long-term vitamin d deficiency also tend to lose more bone
mass over time this loss of bone mass can cause pain and lead to substantial mobility problems
and that leads to the next sign on our list which is increased lower back pain it just so happens
that bone weakness is one of the primary causes of chronic lower back pain in adults in fact doctors
have noticed a significant connection between complaints about chronic lower back pain and those
with a vitamin d deficiency studies have also found that people who suffer from arthritis and
chronic pain conditions are also more likely to be vitamin d deficient than their peers who do not
suffer from these conditions sudden unexplained weight gain is another sign to look for
studies have consistently shown that people who have more body fat or a higher body mass index
also tend to have low vitamin d levels in their system no one is sure why this happens but it may
be linked to behavioral or genetic factors it might also be because vitamin d is crucial for
hormone regulation and potentially affects overall metabolism whatever the case may be there's
no doubt that there is a connection between increased weight gain and lower vitamin d levels
thankfully individuals who lose at least five percent of their body fat generally
see an increase in the levels of vitamin d in their blood and it is also believed that taking
a vitamin d supplement can help overweight individuals lose weight more efficiently
erectile dysfunction is another sign of vitamin d deficiency that is surprising to most people
vitamin d plays a key role in boosting the cardiovascular system and maintaining circulation
a study found a significant link between low vitamin d levels and the severity of
ed researchers also found that the symptoms are worse in individuals with low levels of vitamin
d compared to those with normal taking a vitamin d supplement has been shown to improve the symptoms
in many cases especially when combined with magnesium so just to give a recap the symptoms
of a vitamin d deficiency to be aware of include the following being sick more often than normal
increased levels of fatigue hair loss slow wound healing increased feelings of depression
increased muscle pain bone loss increased lower back pain weight gain and erectile dysfunction
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