In this video you will learn about the 8 symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a hormone that is producedby our kidneys to help regulate the level of calcium and phosphate in our blood. If you lack Vitamin D, you can develop a condition called rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. You are also at risk of developing osteoporosis if you lack Vitamin D.
The 8 symptoms that you need to watch out for are the following:
1. Chronic Fatigue
You always feel tired and you lack energy. Vitamin D has a rolo to play in your mitochondria that is called the “powerhouse” of your cell” that gives you energy and maintains the metabolic processes in your body.
2.Bone pain
Although bone pain had been associated with ageing, this can also be a symptom of Vitamin D deficiency
3. You always get sick
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in your immune system because even in laboratory studies, it has been proven that Vitamin D can control the growth of cancer cells, protect you from infection and even help you with inflammation.
4. You easily get irritated and your always sad
Vitamin D can release neurotransmitters in your body such as Dopamine and Serotonin which is called your “happy hormone”. Vitamin D supplementation is even part of the management for people who have depression and various anxiety disorders.
5. You have poor quality sleep
Vitamin D had been linked to shorter sleeping time and poor quality and less restorative sleep that can lead to various sleeping disorders.
6. You have chronic muscle pain
Vitamin D is important in your overall muscle health and the reason why people lacking Vitamin D suffers from long-term muscle pain
7. Severe hair loss
Vitamin D helps stimulate hair follicles for hair growth. Alopecia Areata which is an auto immune disorder had been linked to rickets which is caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
8. Slow wound healing
Vitamin D is needed for faster healing time when our skin is injured. If you have diabetes, Vitamin D is also good for you since it helps regulate your blood sugar level.
You can take in Vitamin D naturally from milk, seafood, liver or from fishes like salmon or sardines or you can supplement with Vitamin D. Look for Vitamin D3 if who opt to supplement since this has been shown to be 2x more potent than Vitamin D2. Drink it together with your breakfast and dont take it in the evening since it can affect your sleep.You can also get it from sunlight, 5-30 minutes, and dont wear your sunscreen while doing so since SPF 30 lotion can already block off 95% of your Vitamin D synthesis.
Doc Cherry is a licensed Physical Therapist in the Philippines and USA. She studied Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at Iloilo Doctors and graduated Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica, NewYork, USA. Currently she evaluates and treats patients with various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions for both pediatric & geriatric patients.
This Channel aims to promote simple home exercises for common conditions faced by our society today as guided by Doc Cherry with minimal to no devices used to manage your symptoms. This channel also aims to create Physical Therapy awareness and offer its benefit to the public.
The medical information herein is to be used as a guide and in no way should replace personal consultation from a licensed medical professional.
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