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Losing hair rapidly? It could be a sign of vitamin D deficiency

Did you know that losing hair rapidly could be a sign of vitamin D deficiency? Here, we tell you about the signs that can indicate lack of this vitamin.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : May 14, 2019 1:30 PM IST

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Vitamin-D

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient which is responsible for the absorption of calcium and enhances your bone growth. Your body forms it from cholesterol when you expose your skin to the sunlight. There are other sources for this important vitamin like fatty fish and fortified dairy products, however it is difficult to get the ideal amount from diet. The recommended intake of this vitamin is 400-800. Its deficiency can make you susceptible to various health complications like breast cancer, weight gain, cardiovascular issues, etc. Several studies have suggested that people with high levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop these issues as compared to those who lack this vitamin. Being overweight or spending the majority of your day indoors can increase your likelihood of developing vitamin D deficiency. It is important to understand and look out for signs that can indicate that you are having vitamin D deficiency, if you are catching infections too often or you are feeling depressed then these could be a few signs that there is a deficiency of vitamin D in your body. Here, we tell you about the signs to watch out for that can indicate vitamin D deficiency.

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Extreme-fatigue

Extreme fatigue: If you are feeling tired during the day time, you need to check for vitamin D deficiency. Several studies have shown that women who complained about daytime fatigue and headaches reported low levels of vitamin D.

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Lower-back-pain

Bone and back pain: You may know that how important calcium is for your bones and lack of vitamin D messes up with the absorption of calcium of your body. In a study published in the journal BMC Musculosketal Disorders, the researchers revealed that lack of vitamin D makes you more likely to have a back pain.  Also Read - Is Your Teenager Breaking Into Acne Often? Here's What You Can Do

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Muscle Pain

Muscle pain: Muscle pain could occur due to various factors and deficiency of vitamin D is one among them. A couple of studies have shown that taking high-dose of vitamin D supplements can curb your muscle pain significantly.