Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin D:-

We often heard advice from our elders to spend time in the sun. Why do you Need sun? Because it's a source of an essential vitamin known as Vitamin D or Ergocalciferol. 

Why is Vitamin D Essential?

You drink milk, eat dairy products and animal products to complete your calcium needs. What if that calcium is not utilized by your body? Calcium intake without Vitamin D is not possible.

Calcium can only be absorbed or can be used by our body when we take an adequate amount of Vitamin D.

How Do You Know About Vitamin D Deficiency?

There are multiple reasons that will lead to Vitamin D deficiency:

• Your diet lacks an adequate Vitamin D amount.

• No absorption or low absorption of Vitamin D from the food you eat.

• No or low exposure to sun.

• Vitamin D's conversion to its active form is not properly done by the liver or kidney due to diseases

• Some type of medication that hinders the conversion process.

• You are vegan.

How much Vitamin D is Required in Your Daily Life?

Every age group has different requirements for Vitamin D. Here we can know the approx amount required as per the age:

• Age group above 71: 800 IU

• Age group between 19 to 70 : 600 IU

• Women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding: 600 IU

• Age group 14 to 18 : 600 IU

• Age group between 1 to 13 : 600 IU

• Newborn to 12 months : 400 IU

The above data may vary as per the requirement of an individual and medical conditions. Please consult with your medical practitioner.

What Symptoms Do You Have When You Have Vitamin D Deficiency?

The symptoms may vary in different individuals but here is the list of common symptoms that can help you in the diagnosis. As vitamin D is an essential component of calcium absorption mechanism, it will have adverse effects on your skeleton system.

You may observe frequent cramps, limb stiffness. Body ache, dizziness, weakness etc are common in people with Vitamin D deficiency.

The Vitamin D deficiency leads to Rickets in children. In this disease, the bones of the child become soft and can start bending.

Osteomalacia is a condition in which bone has severe pain, bones and muscles become weak. This condition is reported in adults who are diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency.

So, if you observe some basic symptoms visit your nearby doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment.

What Foods Provide Vitamin D?

Some of the food products are a good source of Vitamin D and help you increase the required level. Add these into your diet for prevention and better results if you have vitamin D deficiency.

• Animal products like salmon and tuna fish, liver of beef.

• Dairy products like cheese, milk etc.

• Some of the breakfast cereals.

• Fruits like orange.

• Soy drinks are a rich source.

Conclusion

• Vitamin D is an important cofactor for calcium consumption by our body.

• Vitamin D intake can be done by spending some time under the sun.

• By eating vitamin D rich food.

• Symptoms include pain in bones, weakness, dizziness etc.

• Lack of vitamin D absorption by body, lack of vitamin D in diet, practice of vegan diet are some of the common reasons of Vitamin D deficiency.

If you feel any of the above symptoms regularly,basis please visit the doctor for a proper diagnosis.

The above information is general and needs proper assistance in case of disease diagnosis.

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