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Vitamin D deficiency is very common. It’s estimated that about 1 billion people worldwide have low levels of the vitamin in their blood
Reasons why you could be Vitamin D Deficient are:
- Not enough sunlight
- Wearing sunscreen every time you are outside in the sunlight
- You live in a wintery climate where everyday outdoors exposure is limited
- People with darker skin need more sun exposure then a fair-skinned person
- Covered with protective clothing all the time
- If you live in Northern states where there is fewer hours of overhead sunlight and farther from the equator
- If you are pregnant
- If you are breastfeeding and don’t give baby a Vitamin D supplement; or Mom is not taking a Vitamin D supplement, then baby is more likely to be deficient
- People who are obese
- Medical problems, such as Crohn’s, Celiac Disease, Cystic Fibrosis have an effect on the intestines and the ability to absorb Vitamin D from your food
- Religious reasons that require your body to be covered
- Working indoors sunup to sundown
What are some symptoms and health risks are
- Bone pain, muscle weakness
- Depression
- Sick frequently with colds and flu
- Fatigue and tiredness all the time
- Bone loss – Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption
What do you do now? Correcting a Vitamin D deficiency is easy! Get out in the sun daily for at least 20 minutes a day or take a good quality Vitamin D Supplement from Isotonix.
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