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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms
If you are concerned you may have Vitamin D deficiency symptoms, your worries are not unfounded. A recent study (March, 2010) surprised doctors at the McGill University Health Center, who found an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. Health Canada and the U.S. Institute of Medicine are jointly studying the latest science to review recommended intakes for vitamin D dosage.
Severe Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency:Calcium deficiencyRicketsOsteomalacia (similar to rickets but in adults)
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency:
Most people do not show symptoms of vitamin D deficiency until complications are present, such as a fracture. If symptoms are present they may include:Muscle weaknessFatigueLoss of appetiteBurning sensation in the mouth and throatDiarrheaInsomniaVisual problemsWeight Loss
Causes of vitamin D deficiency:
What increases our need of vitamin D? What destroys it or reduces the amount absorbed? AlcoholMineral oilThe preservative sodium benzoate, found in many processed foodsSynthetic estrogen – the pillOxygenHeatAcidityCholestyramine – cholesterol lowering medicationAntacidsSteroid hormonesSome illnesses – an intestine that is not absorbing nutrients well, weak kidneys, etcSome medications - anticonvulsants
Who has a greater need for vitamin D?
ChildrenPregnant or breastfeeding womenAlcoholicsThe elderlyThose who do not get enough sunPeople with intestinal, liver, gall bladder or kidney disordersWhich foods are rich in vitamin D?
vitamin D foods
The challenge lies in that right now no one really knows how much Vitamin D we need, however more and more studies are linking diseases, including cancer, to vitamin D deficiency. If you find you have symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, ask your Doctor for a vitamin D blood test. Explore the
vitamin D - osteoporosis link
for more information.
Return From Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms to Natural Osteoporosis Treatment
Return From Vitamin D Deficiency to Health and Natural Healing
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