7 Signs Your Body Sends Indicating Vitamin D Deficiency

 

1. 'Bone' hurts

Due to the cold weather, outdoor outings decrease, leading to less sunlight exposure during winter, making it a season when vitamin D deficiency is very easy to occur. Dr. Holick explains, "Mostly adults experience stiff joints when waking up in the winter mornings." When vitamin D is deficient, calcium transport naturally slows down, making it easier to experience pain in the bones and muscles. If joint movement becomes unusually difficult, consider the possibility of vitamin D deficiency.

 

 

2. Depression occurs

Vitamin D influences the enhancement of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain. If you often suffer from severe depression, a deficiency in vitamin D is likely a major cause. In this regard, a medical research study from 1998 recorded that over 70 women who consistently took vitamin D supplements during the winter maintained a positive mood.

 

 

3. '50 years old' or older

After the age of 50, vitamin D levels naturally decrease. According to the American Cancer Society, starting from the age group over 50, who spend more time indoors, the body's production of vitamin D begins to decline. During this period, it is advisable to increase the intake of vitamin supplements and outdoor walks.

 

 

4. 'Overweight' or 'Obese'

Being overweight does not inhibit vitamin D production, but a high body fat content is likely to dilute vitamin D levels in the body because vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. If you are obese or overweight, it is advisable to lose weight while consistently taking vitamin supplements.

 

5. The skin color is dull.

Skin color is closely related to the body's ability to produce vitamin D. Professor Holick explains that "skin pigment is a natural sunscreen," and people with darker skin need to be exposed to sunlight more than ten times longer than those with normal skin color to produce an average amount of vitamin D in the body. If your skin color has noticeably darkened, it is advisable to suspect a vitamin D deficiency and to maintain consistent intake of supplements along with sunlight exposure.

 

6. Sweating a lot on the scalp.

According to Dr. Holic, one of the most classic signs of vitamin D deficiency is the amount of 'sweat' produced on the scalp. If your hair is unusually wet all the time, consider whether you might be lacking in vitamin D.

 

7. Intestinal trouble.

People with gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease tend to have difficulty absorbing fats, which naturally leads to vitamin D deficiency. When the stomach is weakened, the absorption rate of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D decreases. If you often experience indigestion or bloating, it is advisable to suspect this and visit a hospital for an accurate diagnosis.

 

 

 

Although summer has strong ultraviolet rays, if you are exposed to intense UV rays, you will also feel heat and become exhausted.

The deficiency of vitamin D, a beneficial nutrient received from sunlight, seems to be an essential factor that cannot be overlooked.