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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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Hair-fall

Hair loss: Stress is often the major cause of severe hair loss, but in some cases, nutrient deficiency like lack of vitamin D can also be the reason behind your hair loss. According to a study published in the journal Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, low levels of vitamin can cause severe hair loss in women.

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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.

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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.

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wound-healing

Slow wound healing: If you think slow wound healing only indicates high blood sugar levels, you are wrong. Even low levels of vitamin D can cause a delay in your wound healing process. Low vitamin D levels can lead to high levels of inflammatory markers that affect healing.