Unknown Signs and Symptoms Of Vitamin D deficiency
When we say that vitamin D is not like any other vitamins, it's because,
unlike other vitamins, this functions like a hormone. It can be
produced inside the body. Each cell in the body has receptors for
producing vitamin D. These receptors get activated when skin is exposed
to sunlight. This vitamin helps in maintaining the bones and teeth
health, supports the immune system, brain and central nervous system. It
is also responsible for regulating insulin levels in the body. People
often wonder that, If the body produces vitamin D, then how can there be
a deficiency of it? Deficiency of Vitamin D is related to the time a
person spends in sunlight. Covered homes, covered cars and covered
offices often make it difficult to get enough sunlight. National
Institute of Health, (NIH), USA, has recommended at least 400-800 IU of
vitamin D should be taken daily. Apart from exposure to sunlight, you
can also increase your vitamin D consumption by eating foods such as
fatty fish and fortified dairy products. Here are some unknown signs of
vitamin D deficiency that your body is sending out.
Frequently falling sick: Without Vitamin D in the body, the cells
building the immune system become weak, this affects your immunity and
makes you sick more often with cold and flu, fever, allergies, asthma
and eczema.
Fatigue: Do you feel exhausted all day or feel tired after even a
super-easy task? You might have a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is
responsible for boosting a person’s energy level and keep them active
whole day long.
Weak bone health: Vitamin D, combined with calcium, leads to strong
bones and joints. Without ample vitamin D in the system, the risk of
fracture and other bone-related injuries increases. Back pain and other
bone damages are signs of this deficiency.
Hair
breakage: According to a study published in the NIH, Vitamin D
deficiency is linked with Alopecia. This is an autoimmune disease, which
begins with the shedding of hair. In the study, it has been found that
alopecia patients have low levels of vitamin D. A lot more research is
required to prove the connection.
Muscle
pain: According to a study published in the NIH, vitamin D deficiency
is linked with muscle weakness and aches in adult and children. It is
still not clear which muscles especially ache. But, it is clear that
lack of vitamin D, if not treated promptly, can build-up into chronic
pain in muscles.