Symptoms of Vitamin D3 Deficiency
Vitamin D3 also known as cholecalciferol is a hormone that has an important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. In fact, vitamin D3 is not a vitamin because the body can produce it.
Vitamin D3 synthesized by the body when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from dietary sources.
A vitamin D3 deficiency can lead to the development of certain diseases. An individual who does not have enough vitamin D3 in her blood may develop rickets, a disease that causes bones to become deformed.
If you are suffering from vitamin D3 deficiency your bones may become thin and brittle. People with a vitamin D3 shortage are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. A deficiency in vitamin D3 can also cause chronic muscle weakness.
Cases when you might be deficient in Vitamin D3:
- You have kidney or liver disease. You can’t convert Vitamin D3 into its more active forms.
- You take corticosteroid drugs such as cortisone, prednisone, or dexamethasone for allergies, asthma, arthritis, or some other health problem. These drugs can deplete your Vitamin D3 level.
- In addition to geographical and seasonal factors, UV light from the sun may be blocked by factors such as air pollution, clothing, and sunscreens. Under these conditions, vitamin D3 becomes a true vitamin in that it must be supplied in the diet on a regular basis.
The requirement for vitamin D3 is also dependent on the concentration of calcium and phosphorus in the diet, the physiological stage of development, age, sex, degree of exposure to the sun, and the amount of pigmentation in the skin
If you are under condition of vitamins D3 deficiency you should talk to your doctor about Vitamin D supplements.
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