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Vitamin D Deficiency: 7 Health Conditions That May Require You To Depend On Supplements

When is it absolutely essential for you to take vitamin D supplements? Read on to find out when your body may require it.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : February 21, 2024 4:22 PM IST

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When Do You Require Vitamin D Supplements

Vitamin D is essential for taking care of your overall health. From bone health, mental health to health during old age, Vitamin D is required all throughout. Typically, doctors do not recommend Vitamin supplements for people who are slightly deficient. There are other natural sources on which we should all rely on for example, sun light and food sources. Supplements should be the last resort. However, certain conditions may demand supplements and that is what we are here to talk about.

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Liver And Kidney Problems

The enzymes that are produced in the body works on breaking down vitamin D into a form that is then used by the body. But, if a person is suffering from either kidney or liver disease or both, there would not be enough enzymes to break down vitamin D. This can result in deficiency.  Also Read - Skinimalism: Why 'Less Is More' Becoming The New Beauty Obsession

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Osteoporosis And Osteopenia

Vitamin D is instrumental in building bone health and density and also preventing diseases like osteoporosis and osteopenia. Its main function is to keep the homeostatic balance of other minerals like phosphorus and calcium. If you have weak bones from the start, your doctor may recommend your supplements.

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Old Age

As we grow older, the resources in our body also starts to get depleted. For instance, old age will make our bone health weaker and we might start to become deficient in certain nutrients. Vitamin D deficiency is common during this time. Doctors, at this time may recommend that older adults take regular pills to compensate for the loss of vitamin D.

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Neurological Diseases

A review published in the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy in 2023 revealed that vitamin D works as a neurosteroid in our body. It can help the development and functioning of the brain. If a person body is dangerously low in vitamin D, it may increase the risk of neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.  Also Read - From Sleep Apnea To Jaw Pain: What Is Tongue-Tie? Risks Of Ignoring It, Treatments

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Depression

Vitamin D also help prevent and cure depression. Depression can happen due to a variety of reasons. It may be due to a severe lack of sunlight or it may be due to other mental health stress factors or one of the reasons may also be vitamin D deficiency. If this is the case, taking vitamin D supplements is essential but only with doctors prescription.