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Vitamin D Deficiency Can Lead To These Diseases

Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D. But if you're not getting enough vitamin D from the sun, modifications to diet as well as supplementation may be needed.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : June 15, 2022 3:44 PM IST

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Vitamin D Deficiency Can Cause Chronic Inflammation

Low Levels Of Vitamin D,Vitamin D Deficiency Can Cause Chronic Inflammation, link between low levels of vitamin D and chronic inflammation

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Osteoporosis

In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, and increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones).

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High Blood Pressure

Vitamin D deficiency is important for your heart health. Lack of this hormone in the body is linked to heart disease and an increased risk of high blood pressure (hypertension).

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Multiple Sclerosis

Growing evidence also suggests that Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in immune system function and the development of autoimmune disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis.