The main signs that the body gives when vitamin D is deficient are as follows:
Pain in bones and joints: Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium. Due to its deficiency, you may experience severe knee pain, back pain, and bone weakness.
Excessive fatigue and weakness: Feeling tired all the time even after getting enough sleep is a major symptom of vitamin D deficiency.
Frequent illnesses: Due to a decrease in immunity, you are likely to get colds, fever, and other infections frequently.
Hair loss: If you are losing hair excessively other than due to stress, it may be due to malnutrition.
Slow healing of wounds: Wounds on the body may take longer than usual to heal due to vitamin D deficiency.
Mood changes: Feeling depressed or mentally disturbed for no reason.
Vitamin D is essential not only for bone health but also for the smooth functioning of every cell in the body.
Due to the modern indoor lifestyle, many people do not get enough sunlight. This leads to a deficiency of vitamin D.
This deficiency can be corrected through diet (egg yolks, fish) and by exposing yourself to sunlight for 10 to 20 minutes every morning. If the symptoms are severe, a blood test can be done and supplements can be taken as per the doctor’s advice.
