Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Health Risks Explained
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Written by Stephanie Watson, Lori M. King, PhD
Summary
Vitamin D deficiency occurs when the body lacks sufficient vitamin D, which is essential for bone growth and maintenance. Key causes include insufficient sunlight exposure, absorption disorders, and inadequate dietary intake. The body can produce vitamin D through sunlight exposure, and it's also found in foods like fatty fish, fish liver oils, mushrooms, egg yolks, and fortified dairy products. Deficiency can lead to health problems including cardiovascular disease, making proper intake and treatment important.
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You need vitamin D to grow and maintain your bones.
Also known as the sunshine vitamin, your body can make it when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
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