Vitamin D - 25 - Hydroxy

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What is the function of Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is important because it helps us maintain strong bones and teeth. It also keeps our immunity intact, and also may help prevent issues like cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. There are two types of Vitamin D;

• D2: Unactivated Vitamin D, obtained from vegetables, supplements.
• D3: This is obtained when D2 is activated when we expose ourselves to the Sun, or from meat.

It is thus important for us to go outside once in a while and expose ourselves to fresh air and sunlight to activate Vitamin D. If one is experiencing bone pain and weakness in the muscles, it might indicate a Vitamin D deficiency. The risks posed by a deficiency include:

• Increased risk for heart issues
• Slower mental processes in older adults

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Causes of Deficiency

• Vegetarian diets can cause a lack of this Vitamin and may warrant taking supplements, as only meat has the activated form. If one is a vegetarian, going outside in the Sun to activate the Vitamin is advised.
• Kidney issues or old age also impeded the activation process.
• Digestive tract issues can impede the absorption of the Vitamin.
• Darker skin means more Sun is needed to activate Vitamin D, thus leading to a higher chance of deficiency.

Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

Low levels of Vitamin D are indicated by these symptoms:

• Lowered immunity or getting sick often. 
• Fatigue
• Pain in the bones and muscles
• Low mood or depression
• Slow healing of wounds
• Hair Loss

Symptoms of Hypervitaminosis/ excess Vitamin D
Even the presence of excess Vitamin D in the blood can cause issues including:

• High Calcium levels
• Fatigue, low appetite, weight loss
• Excessive thirst, low appetite
• Dehydration, excess urination
• Constipation
• Ringing in the ears, disorientation
• Vomiting
• Irregular heartbeats
• High blood pressure

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