{"id":3675,"date":"2022-10-12T11:44:56","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T06:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.myhealthvectors.com\/?p=3675"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:05:32","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-vitamin-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-vitamin-d\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know - Vitamin D"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

What is Vitamin D? <\/strong>
Vitamin D is also called the sunshine vitamin because your\u00a0body makes it from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to\u00a0sunlight.\u00a0
It is essential for a range of bodily functions.\u00a0
Dietary sources provide some vitamin D, but most comes\u00a0from exposure to sunlight.\u00a0
After the body takes in vitamin D, it needs to convert it to its\u00a0active form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Role of Vit D in the body <\/strong>
Vitamin D plays multiple roles in the body. It helps in:
*supporting bone health by enabling the absorption of calcium
promoting muscle\u00a0health
*modulating the immune system
*aiding cell growth
*reducing inflammation, which helps prevent diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
*regulating blood pressure and supporting cardiovascular health<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Sources of Vitamin D <\/strong>
The body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when\u00a0outdoors.
Vitamin D is also found in a small number of foods.
Sources include:
*oily fish \u2013 such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel
*red meat
*liver
*egg yolks
*fortified foods \u2013 such as some fat spreads and breakfast cereals
Another source of vitamin D is dietary supplements which your doctor\u00a0can recommend based on your requirement.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vitamin D deficiency <\/strong>
Vitamin D deficiency may occur from a lack in the diet, poor absorption, or having a\u00a0metabolic need for higher amounts.\u00a0
Several factors can affect your ability to get adequate vitamin D from sunlight alone.
You may be less likely to absorb enough vitamin D from the sun if you:
*live in an area with high pollution
*use sunscreen
*spend most of your time indoors
*have darker skin (The higher the levels of melanin, the less vitamin D your skin can absorb.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Symptoms of Vit D deficiency <\/strong>
Vitamin D deficiency can be difficult to notice because symptoms may not occur for several\u00a0months or years. Sometimes, you may have no symptoms at all. Get yourself checked if you\u00a0show any of the below symptoms.
*Frequent illness and infections
*Fatigue and tiredness
*Bone and back pain
*Depression
*Impaired wound healing
*Bone loss
*Hair loss
*Muscle pain
*Weight gain
*Anxiety<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Screening & Normal Levels <\/strong>
A simple blood test can help determine whether you have a\u00a0vitamin D deficiency. The test checks for level of\u00a0Vitamin D\u00a0Total-25 Hydroxy.
The desirable levels of Vitamin D Total-25 Hydroxy would be 30-100 ng\/mL .
Levels under 20ng\/mL is considered to be a deficiency\u00a0while above 150 ng\/mL is toxic.\u00a0
Doctors usually recommend routine checks of vitamin D\u00a0levels annually , but they might need to check your\u00a0levels\u00a0after 6 to12 weeks when supplementation is\u00a0initiated, or with any dose change.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency<\/strong>
You can become deficient in vitamin D for different reasons:
You\u00a0don't\u00a0get enough vitamin D in your\u00a0diet
You\u00a0don't\u00a0absorb enough vitamin D from\u00a0food
You\u00a0don't\u00a0get enough exposure to\u00a0sunlight.
Your liver or kidneys\u00a0cannot\u00a0convert vitamin D to its active\u00a0form in the\u00a0body.
You take medicines that interfere with your body's ability to\u00a0convert or absorb vitamin\u00a0D<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Risk factors <\/strong>
Some people are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency:
Diet-\u00a0<\/strong>People who\u00a0do not\u00a0eat enough vitamin D-rich foods, including\u00a0fortified dairy products and cereals, may have low levels of vitamin\u00a0D.
Lifestyle factors-<\/strong> Some people spend little time\u00a0outdoors.
People with disorders<\/strong> such as\u00a0Crohn's disease\u00a0or\u00a0celiac disease\u00a0who\u00a0don't\u00a0handle fat properly, because vitamin D needs fat to be\u00a0absorbed.
People who take medicines <\/strong>that affect vitamin D\u00a0metabolism
People who have\u00a0obesity,<\/strong> because their body fat binds to some\u00a0vitamin D and prevents it from getting into the\u00a0blood.
People with\u00a0chronic kidney<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0liver\u00a0disease<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Treatment of Vit D deficiency\u200b <\/strong>
Treatment for vitamin D deficiency involves getting more\u00a0vitamin D -- through diet and supplements.\u00a0
The Indian Council of Medical Research\u00a0(ICMR)\u00a0recommends an RDA of 600IU of adult men and\u00a0women.
A doctor can prescribe the right dose of supplements\u00a0based on your test results.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Toxicity of Vit D\u200b <\/strong>
*Getting too much vitamin D\u00a0 can be harmful.
*Signs of toxicity include nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss.\u00a0
*Excess vitamin D can also damage the kidneys. Too much vitamin D also raises the level of calcium in your blood.\u00a0
*High levels of blood calcium (hypercalcemia) can cause confusion, disorientation, and problems with heart rhythm.
*Most cases of vitamin D toxicity happen when someone overuses vitamin D supplements.\u00a0
*Excessive sun exposure doesn't cause vitamin D poisoning because the body limits the amount of this vitamin it produces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Disclaimer:<\/strong> The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is also called the sunshine vitamin because your\u00a0body makes it from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to\u00a0sunlight.\u00a0 It is essential for a range of bodily functions.\u00a0 Dietary sources provide some vitamin D, but most comes\u00a0from exposure to sunlight.\u00a0 After the body takes in vitamin D, it needs to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4624,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3675"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6417,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3675\/revisions\/6417"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}