Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level?

Q. What foods can help me with my calcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level?

I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level.

A. Hi Fruity Pebbles

Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I'm including some sites for more detailed information.

Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside:
http://books.google.com/books?q=triglycerides+%22vitamin+d%22&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22vitamin+d%22+fatty+fish&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22sugar+control%22&btnG=Search+Books

And links to some great sites on related dietary changes:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/treatment.shtml
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/1435/47556/hdl-naturally
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/vitamin-d-and-hdl.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hdl-for-dummies.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/triglycerides-divided-by-five.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q=fish+oil

I hope this helps some!

Good luck!

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How long will it take for my vitamin D deficiency to get better?

Q. I was diagnosed as having a severe deficiency (9.7) and started taking prescription supplements. I was wondering how long it took others to start feeling less fatigued and achy once they got treatment. (My doctor is out of town so I have to wait to ask her.)

A. your doctor will do more blood work to see what the new level is. Be sure that you are taking vitamin D3 which is natural like from sunlight and if you only take 10,000 - 15,000 IU or so on prescription then you can get the same from dietary supplements OTC and save some money. Just tell your doctor

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What harm can having Low Vitamin D do to your body?

Q. I just got my blood results back from my checkup I am nearly 27 years old and they said I have a vitamin deficiency of about 19
they said that it is really low for my age
what can having low vitamin d to to your body
what are the risks if left untreated
please help
thank you

A. Lots of people have a D deficiency. We use sunscreen and cover up to avoid skin cancer. Fortunately, it is easy to take Vitamin D3 as a supplement, and to get some sun (just a little) to make it yourself.

"Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer

Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.
"

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What type of medicines should be taken when a thyroid is removed?

Q. The doc has me on levothyroxine and calcium pills, shouldnt I take more like potassium and vitamin d?

A. Actually, those medicines are the standard treatment. Removal of the thyroid gland necessitates thyroid hormone replacement, and levothyroxine is the drug of choice. The parathyroid glands are responsible for calcium regulation in the body and must be all or partly removed during a thyroidectomy.

Potassium supplementation shouldn't be necessary unless your thyroid dose is too high. Potassium deficiency results from hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone in the body). As long as your thyroid dose is maintained at appropriate levels, potassium shouldn't be an issue.

Your doctor may check your calcium levels during your routine visits and make adjustments to your dose. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and use calcium, it is created naturally in the skin in response to sunlight and it is also found in fatty fish like salmon and in cow's milk of course.

If your calcium levels are low your doctor might suggest taking a vitamin D supplement. Ask your doctor about adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet, she/he will probably not have a problem with it. Just make sure you let her/him know about any other supplements you take as well.

Good luck to you and I hope you remain healthy!

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?

Q. I haven't been out in the sun a lot for a while now. I was indoors for basically all the Summer and it's almost Winter now. I don't think I was even outside much before Summer. Could this help cause a vitamin D deficiency?
By the way, I'm 16, overweight, and tan.

A. Symptoms and Health Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency
Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer
Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can occur for a number of reasons:

You don't consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time. This is likely if you follow a strict vegetarian diet, because most of the natural sources are animal-based, including fish and fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver.

Your exposure to sunlight is limited. Because the body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, you may be at risk of deficiency if you are homebound, live in northern latitudes, wear long robes or head coverings for religious reasons, or have an occupation that prevents sun exposure.

You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your kidneys cannot convert vitamin D to its active form. As people age their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form, thus increasing their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your digestive tract cannot adequately absorb vitamin D. Certain medical problems, including Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease, can affect your intestine's ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.

You are obese. Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a body mass index of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D.

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I'm a vegan and the doctor gave me medicine with gelatin in it, help?

Q. I have vitamin D deficiency and I found out the medicine I have been taking has gelatin in it. I told the doctor and she said there is no other medicine without gelatin. I feel really bad and don't even know what to do.

A. There really is nothing you can do.
Big Pharma uses gelatin in almost ALL pills as a stabilizer to maintain the chemicals inside.
There is no alternative compound that does the same thing.
So really your choice is take the pills and get treatment, or don't take the pills and get worse.

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What affects does a severe deficiency of vitamin D have on the body? And can you take vitamin D IV?

Q. my vitamin D level is 23.. I have been on vitamin D supplements for almost 5 months and it continues to drop. Now I am suffereing weakness, muscle weakness, bone pain, chest shortness of breath, etc.

A. What form of vitamin D supplements are you taking? and how much are you taking?

First, you should be taking cholecalciferol (NOT ergocalciferol).

Second, if you are as deficient as it sounds, you should be taking MASSIVE doses (at least 100,000 IU per day).

Third, do you have a malabsorption problem? Vitamin D is fat soluble, consequently it may not be well absorbed if you have pancreatic insufficiency, gall-bladder dysfunction, or common types of malabsorption disorders such as Celiac Disease.

Lastly, why is your doctor not giving you vitamin D injections?

The symptoms you describe are consistent with severe vitamin D deficiency. You need effective treatment ASAP. If your doctor cannot/will not help, get a referral to a specialist or find a new doctor.

Best wishes and good luck.

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I have a vitamin D deficiency and i was wondering if i take vitamin d everyday will my hair start growin back?

Q. I am 19 year old girl i used to have super thick hair and its been falling out alot and i went to the doctors and they told me i had a deficiency of vit.D and i was wondering if i keep taking it will my hair grow back eventually?

A. Vitamin D is NOT THE only reason why hair grows. You need: Zinc, Cooper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Biotin, and Folic Acid.

Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hair/best-food-for-healthy-hair.php
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains all supply B-complex vitamins, like biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as vitamin A, copper and zinc, which are all necessary for remedying dry, brittle hair and nourishing a healthy scalp. Some prime examples of foods that contain these nutrients for healthy hair include:
·                     Folic Acid - asparagus, beets, broccoli, avocados, Brussels sprouts, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, oranges, fresh peas, turkey and spinach.
·                     Biotin - cauliflower, liver, salmon, carrots, bananas, cereals, yeast, and soy flour. Keep in mind that biotin content is reduced when food is cooked or preserved.
·                     Vitamin B12 - foods rich in vitamin B12 include animal protein (such as beef, lamb, and veal), clams and oysters, liver, fish, milk, and egg yolks.
·                     Vitamin A - butter, egg yolks, fish, fortified milk, organ meats (such as
liver), and dark green, orange, red, and yellow fruits (persimmons) and vegetables, which all
contain beta-carotene.
. Copper - oysters and other shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes and organ meats are good sources of copper. Dark leafy greens, dried fruits such
as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast are also sources of copper in the diet.
�  Zinc � beef, eggs, liver, pork, poultry, and oysters. Also is also abundant in other high-protein foods, like cheese, legumes and nuts.
If having a lush, beautiful mane of healthy hair is important to you, don�t just look to hot oil treatments and shine emollients. Eat these foods for healthy hair and say �bye-bye� to bad hair days.

BUT . . . .It may grow very slowly or none at all if you've straightened your hair in the past.

DID YOU SAY they have been falling out alot? Find the 'cause' before you can find the solution, then eliminate them. Your hair will improve. Remember, whatever it was that caused them to fall out in the first place, it took years to get in your system, it will takes years to flush them down, so don't expect miracles overnight.

So many reasons for hair loss:

Supplements, steroids, hereditary, hair dyes perming, straightening, diet, having babies (yes I read once it happened to her), stress, medications with testosterone, certain antidepressants, menopause, anti-acne, and too much of everything. Add to that the 7,000 + toxic found in your home, plus pollution found outdoors. Your hair is crying for help!

Doctors don't know everything, they will just prescribe you a white little pill and everything are OK then they go to their next patient. My mother had suffered for 21 years, and they didn't even told her she's got cancer, until we rushed her to ER, then they did more testing, but by then she's got 3 months to live.

Sources:
I know hair. I have 4 decades of hair know-how. I have silky, shiny, soft, smooth very healthy hair down to my knees. Previously damaged by perming & dyeing in the 80's & 90's. I've known people in their 30's whose hair stopped growing from ironing their hair in the 70's.

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Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level?

Q. What foods can help me with my calcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level?

I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level.

A. Hi Fruity Pebbles

Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I'm including some sites for more detailed information.

Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside:
http://books.google.com/books?q=triglycerides+%22vitamin+d%22&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22vitamin+d%22+fatty+fish&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22sugar+control%22&btnG=Search+Books

And links to some great sites on related dietary changes:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/treatment.shtml
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/1435/47556/hdl-naturally
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/vitamin-d-and-hdl.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hdl-for-dummies.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/triglycerides-divided-by-five.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q=fish+oil

I hope this helps some!

Good luck!

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What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?

Q. I haven't been out in the sun a lot for a while now. I was indoors for basically all the Summer and it's almost Winter now. I don't think I was even outside much before Summer. Could this help cause a vitamin D deficiency?
By the way, I'm 16, overweight, and tan.

A. Symptoms and Health Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency
Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer
Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can occur for a number of reasons:

You don't consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time. This is likely if you follow a strict vegetarian diet, because most of the natural sources are animal-based, including fish and fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver.

Your exposure to sunlight is limited. Because the body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, you may be at risk of deficiency if you are homebound, live in northern latitudes, wear long robes or head coverings for religious reasons, or have an occupation that prevents sun exposure.

You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your kidneys cannot convert vitamin D to its active form. As people age their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form, thus increasing their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your digestive tract cannot adequately absorb vitamin D. Certain medical problems, including Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease, can affect your intestine's ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.

You are obese. Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a body mass index of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D.

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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I'm a vegan and the doctor gave me medicine with gelatin in it, help?

Q. I have vitamin D deficiency and I found out the medicine I have been taking has gelatin in it. I told the doctor and she said there is no other medicine without gelatin. I feel really bad and don't even know what to do.

A. There really is nothing you can do.
Big Pharma uses gelatin in almost ALL pills as a stabilizer to maintain the chemicals inside.
There is no alternative compound that does the same thing.
So really your choice is take the pills and get treatment, or don't take the pills and get worse.

Original Question

What affects does a severe deficiency of vitamin D have on the body? And can you take vitamin D IV?

Q. my vitamin D level is 23.. I have been on vitamin D supplements for almost 5 months and it continues to drop. Now I am suffereing weakness, muscle weakness, bone pain, chest shortness of breath, etc.

A. What form of vitamin D supplements are you taking? and how much are you taking?

First, you should be taking cholecalciferol (NOT ergocalciferol).

Second, if you are as deficient as it sounds, you should be taking MASSIVE doses (at least 100,000 IU per day).

Third, do you have a malabsorption problem? Vitamin D is fat soluble, consequently it may not be well absorbed if you have pancreatic insufficiency, gall-bladder dysfunction, or common types of malabsorption disorders such as Celiac Disease.

Lastly, why is your doctor not giving you vitamin D injections?

The symptoms you describe are consistent with severe vitamin D deficiency. You need effective treatment ASAP. If your doctor cannot/will not help, get a referral to a specialist or find a new doctor.

Best wishes and good luck.

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Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level?

Q. What foods can help me with my calcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level?

I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level.

A. Hi Fruity Pebbles

Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I'm including some sites for more detailed information.

Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside:
http://books.google.com/books?q=triglycerides+%22vitamin+d%22&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22vitamin+d%22+fatty+fish&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22sugar+control%22&btnG=Search+Books

And links to some great sites on related dietary changes:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/treatment.shtml
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/1435/47556/hdl-naturally
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/vitamin-d-and-hdl.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hdl-for-dummies.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/triglycerides-divided-by-five.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q=fish+oil

I hope this helps some!

Good luck!

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How long will it take for my vitamin D deficiency to get better?

Q. I was diagnosed as having a severe deficiency (9.7) and started taking prescription supplements. I was wondering how long it took others to start feeling less fatigued and achy once they got treatment. (My doctor is out of town so I have to wait to ask her.)

A. your doctor will do more blood work to see what the new level is. Be sure that you are taking vitamin D3 which is natural like from sunlight and if you only take 10,000 - 15,000 IU or so on prescription then you can get the same from dietary supplements OTC and save some money. Just tell your doctor

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What harm can having Low Vitamin D do to your body?

Q. I just got my blood results back from my checkup I am nearly 27 years old and they said I have a vitamin deficiency of about 19
they said that it is really low for my age
what can having low vitamin d to to your body
what are the risks if left untreated
please help
thank you

A. Lots of people have a D deficiency. We use sunscreen and cover up to avoid skin cancer. Fortunately, it is easy to take Vitamin D3 as a supplement, and to get some sun (just a little) to make it yourself.

"Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer

Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.
"

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What type of medicines should be taken when a thyroid is removed?

Q. The doc has me on levothyroxine and calcium pills, shouldnt I take more like potassium and vitamin d?

A. Actually, those medicines are the standard treatment. Removal of the thyroid gland necessitates thyroid hormone replacement, and levothyroxine is the drug of choice. The parathyroid glands are responsible for calcium regulation in the body and must be all or partly removed during a thyroidectomy.

Potassium supplementation shouldn't be necessary unless your thyroid dose is too high. Potassium deficiency results from hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone in the body). As long as your thyroid dose is maintained at appropriate levels, potassium shouldn't be an issue.

Your doctor may check your calcium levels during your routine visits and make adjustments to your dose. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and use calcium, it is created naturally in the skin in response to sunlight and it is also found in fatty fish like salmon and in cow's milk of course.

If your calcium levels are low your doctor might suggest taking a vitamin D supplement. Ask your doctor about adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet, she/he will probably not have a problem with it. Just make sure you let her/him know about any other supplements you take as well.

Good luck to you and I hope you remain healthy!

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

Original Question

What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?

Q. I haven't been out in the sun a lot for a while now. I was indoors for basically all the Summer and it's almost Winter now. I don't think I was even outside much before Summer. Could this help cause a vitamin D deficiency?
By the way, I'm 16, overweight, and tan.

A. Symptoms and Health Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency
Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer
Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can occur for a number of reasons:

You don't consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time. This is likely if you follow a strict vegetarian diet, because most of the natural sources are animal-based, including fish and fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver.

Your exposure to sunlight is limited. Because the body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, you may be at risk of deficiency if you are homebound, live in northern latitudes, wear long robes or head coverings for religious reasons, or have an occupation that prevents sun exposure.

You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your kidneys cannot convert vitamin D to its active form. As people age their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form, thus increasing their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your digestive tract cannot adequately absorb vitamin D. Certain medical problems, including Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease, can affect your intestine's ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.

You are obese. Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a body mass index of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D.

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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I'm a vegan and the doctor gave me medicine with gelatin in it, help?

Q. I have vitamin D deficiency and I found out the medicine I have been taking has gelatin in it. I told the doctor and she said there is no other medicine without gelatin. I feel really bad and don't even know what to do.

A. There really is nothing you can do.
Big Pharma uses gelatin in almost ALL pills as a stabilizer to maintain the chemicals inside.
There is no alternative compound that does the same thing.
So really your choice is take the pills and get treatment, or don't take the pills and get worse.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

Original Question

Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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I'm a vegan and the doctor gave me medicine with gelatin in it, help?

Q. I have vitamin D deficiency and I found out the medicine I have been taking has gelatin in it. I told the doctor and she said there is no other medicine without gelatin. I feel really bad and don't even know what to do.

A. There really is nothing you can do.
Big Pharma uses gelatin in almost ALL pills as a stabilizer to maintain the chemicals inside.
There is no alternative compound that does the same thing.
So really your choice is take the pills and get treatment, or don't take the pills and get worse.

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What affects does a severe deficiency of vitamin D have on the body? And can you take vitamin D IV?

Q. my vitamin D level is 23.. I have been on vitamin D supplements for almost 5 months and it continues to drop. Now I am suffereing weakness, muscle weakness, bone pain, chest shortness of breath, etc.

A. What form of vitamin D supplements are you taking? and how much are you taking?

First, you should be taking cholecalciferol (NOT ergocalciferol).

Second, if you are as deficient as it sounds, you should be taking MASSIVE doses (at least 100,000 IU per day).

Third, do you have a malabsorption problem? Vitamin D is fat soluble, consequently it may not be well absorbed if you have pancreatic insufficiency, gall-bladder dysfunction, or common types of malabsorption disorders such as Celiac Disease.

Lastly, why is your doctor not giving you vitamin D injections?

The symptoms you describe are consistent with severe vitamin D deficiency. You need effective treatment ASAP. If your doctor cannot/will not help, get a referral to a specialist or find a new doctor.

Best wishes and good luck.

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I have a vitamin D deficiency and i was wondering if i take vitamin d everyday will my hair start growin back?

Q. I am 19 year old girl i used to have super thick hair and its been falling out alot and i went to the doctors and they told me i had a deficiency of vit.D and i was wondering if i keep taking it will my hair grow back eventually?

A. Vitamin D is NOT THE only reason why hair grows. You need: Zinc, Cooper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Biotin, and Folic Acid.

Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hair/best-food-for-healthy-hair.php
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains all supply B-complex vitamins, like biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as vitamin A, copper and zinc, which are all necessary for remedying dry, brittle hair and nourishing a healthy scalp. Some prime examples of foods that contain these nutrients for healthy hair include:
·                     Folic Acid - asparagus, beets, broccoli, avocados, Brussels sprouts, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, oranges, fresh peas, turkey and spinach.
·                     Biotin - cauliflower, liver, salmon, carrots, bananas, cereals, yeast, and soy flour. Keep in mind that biotin content is reduced when food is cooked or preserved.
·                     Vitamin B12 - foods rich in vitamin B12 include animal protein (such as beef, lamb, and veal), clams and oysters, liver, fish, milk, and egg yolks.
·                     Vitamin A - butter, egg yolks, fish, fortified milk, organ meats (such as
liver), and dark green, orange, red, and yellow fruits (persimmons) and vegetables, which all
contain beta-carotene.
. Copper - oysters and other shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes and organ meats are good sources of copper. Dark leafy greens, dried fruits such
as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast are also sources of copper in the diet.
�  Zinc � beef, eggs, liver, pork, poultry, and oysters. Also is also abundant in other high-protein foods, like cheese, legumes and nuts.
If having a lush, beautiful mane of healthy hair is important to you, don�t just look to hot oil treatments and shine emollients. Eat these foods for healthy hair and say �bye-bye� to bad hair days.

BUT . . . .It may grow very slowly or none at all if you've straightened your hair in the past.

DID YOU SAY they have been falling out alot? Find the 'cause' before you can find the solution, then eliminate them. Your hair will improve. Remember, whatever it was that caused them to fall out in the first place, it took years to get in your system, it will takes years to flush them down, so don't expect miracles overnight.

So many reasons for hair loss:

Supplements, steroids, hereditary, hair dyes perming, straightening, diet, having babies (yes I read once it happened to her), stress, medications with testosterone, certain antidepressants, menopause, anti-acne, and too much of everything. Add to that the 7,000 + toxic found in your home, plus pollution found outdoors. Your hair is crying for help!

Doctors don't know everything, they will just prescribe you a white little pill and everything are OK then they go to their next patient. My mother had suffered for 21 years, and they didn't even told her she's got cancer, until we rushed her to ER, then they did more testing, but by then she's got 3 months to live.

Sources:
I know hair. I have 4 decades of hair know-how. I have silky, shiny, soft, smooth very healthy hair down to my knees. Previously damaged by perming & dyeing in the 80's & 90's. I've known people in their 30's whose hair stopped growing from ironing their hair in the 70's.

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Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level?

Q. What foods can help me with my calcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level?

I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level.

A. Hi Fruity Pebbles

Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I'm including some sites for more detailed information.

Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside:
http://books.google.com/books?q=triglycerides+%22vitamin+d%22&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22vitamin+d%22+fatty+fish&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22sugar+control%22&btnG=Search+Books

And links to some great sites on related dietary changes:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/treatment.shtml
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/1435/47556/hdl-naturally
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/vitamin-d-and-hdl.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hdl-for-dummies.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/triglycerides-divided-by-five.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q=fish+oil

I hope this helps some!

Good luck!

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How long will it take for my vitamin D deficiency to get better?

Q. I was diagnosed as having a severe deficiency (9.7) and started taking prescription supplements. I was wondering how long it took others to start feeling less fatigued and achy once they got treatment. (My doctor is out of town so I have to wait to ask her.)

A. your doctor will do more blood work to see what the new level is. Be sure that you are taking vitamin D3 which is natural like from sunlight and if you only take 10,000 - 15,000 IU or so on prescription then you can get the same from dietary supplements OTC and save some money. Just tell your doctor

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Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level?

Q. What foods can help me with my calcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level?

I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level.

A. Hi Fruity Pebbles

Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I'm including some sites for more detailed information.

Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside:
http://books.google.com/books?q=triglycerides+%22vitamin+d%22&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22vitamin+d%22+fatty+fish&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22sugar+control%22&btnG=Search+Books

And links to some great sites on related dietary changes:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/treatment.shtml
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/1435/47556/hdl-naturally
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/vitamin-d-and-hdl.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hdl-for-dummies.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/triglycerides-divided-by-five.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q=fish+oil

I hope this helps some!

Good luck!

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How long will it take for my vitamin D deficiency to get better?

Q. I was diagnosed as having a severe deficiency (9.7) and started taking prescription supplements. I was wondering how long it took others to start feeling less fatigued and achy once they got treatment. (My doctor is out of town so I have to wait to ask her.)

A. your doctor will do more blood work to see what the new level is. Be sure that you are taking vitamin D3 which is natural like from sunlight and if you only take 10,000 - 15,000 IU or so on prescription then you can get the same from dietary supplements OTC and save some money. Just tell your doctor

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What harm can having Low Vitamin D do to your body?

Q. I just got my blood results back from my checkup I am nearly 27 years old and they said I have a vitamin deficiency of about 19
they said that it is really low for my age
what can having low vitamin d to to your body
what are the risks if left untreated
please help
thank you

A. Lots of people have a D deficiency. We use sunscreen and cover up to avoid skin cancer. Fortunately, it is easy to take Vitamin D3 as a supplement, and to get some sun (just a little) to make it yourself.

"Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer

Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.
"

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What type of medicines should be taken when a thyroid is removed?

Q. The doc has me on levothyroxine and calcium pills, shouldnt I take more like potassium and vitamin d?

A. Actually, those medicines are the standard treatment. Removal of the thyroid gland necessitates thyroid hormone replacement, and levothyroxine is the drug of choice. The parathyroid glands are responsible for calcium regulation in the body and must be all or partly removed during a thyroidectomy.

Potassium supplementation shouldn't be necessary unless your thyroid dose is too high. Potassium deficiency results from hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone in the body). As long as your thyroid dose is maintained at appropriate levels, potassium shouldn't be an issue.

Your doctor may check your calcium levels during your routine visits and make adjustments to your dose. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and use calcium, it is created naturally in the skin in response to sunlight and it is also found in fatty fish like salmon and in cow's milk of course.

If your calcium levels are low your doctor might suggest taking a vitamin D supplement. Ask your doctor about adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet, she/he will probably not have a problem with it. Just make sure you let her/him know about any other supplements you take as well.

Good luck to you and I hope you remain healthy!

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What affects does a severe deficiency of vitamin D have on the body? And can you take vitamin D IV?

Q. my vitamin D level is 23.. I have been on vitamin D supplements for almost 5 months and it continues to drop. Now I am suffereing weakness, muscle weakness, bone pain, chest shortness of breath, etc.

A. What form of vitamin D supplements are you taking? and how much are you taking?

First, you should be taking cholecalciferol (NOT ergocalciferol).

Second, if you are as deficient as it sounds, you should be taking MASSIVE doses (at least 100,000 IU per day).

Third, do you have a malabsorption problem? Vitamin D is fat soluble, consequently it may not be well absorbed if you have pancreatic insufficiency, gall-bladder dysfunction, or common types of malabsorption disorders such as Celiac Disease.

Lastly, why is your doctor not giving you vitamin D injections?

The symptoms you describe are consistent with severe vitamin D deficiency. You need effective treatment ASAP. If your doctor cannot/will not help, get a referral to a specialist or find a new doctor.

Best wishes and good luck.

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I have a vitamin D deficiency and i was wondering if i take vitamin d everyday will my hair start growin back?

Q. I am 19 year old girl i used to have super thick hair and its been falling out alot and i went to the doctors and they told me i had a deficiency of vit.D and i was wondering if i keep taking it will my hair grow back eventually?

A. Vitamin D is NOT THE only reason why hair grows. You need: Zinc, Cooper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Biotin, and Folic Acid.

Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hair/best-food-for-healthy-hair.php
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains all supply B-complex vitamins, like biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as vitamin A, copper and zinc, which are all necessary for remedying dry, brittle hair and nourishing a healthy scalp. Some prime examples of foods that contain these nutrients for healthy hair include:
·                     Folic Acid - asparagus, beets, broccoli, avocados, Brussels sprouts, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, oranges, fresh peas, turkey and spinach.
·                     Biotin - cauliflower, liver, salmon, carrots, bananas, cereals, yeast, and soy flour. Keep in mind that biotin content is reduced when food is cooked or preserved.
·                     Vitamin B12 - foods rich in vitamin B12 include animal protein (such as beef, lamb, and veal), clams and oysters, liver, fish, milk, and egg yolks.
·                     Vitamin A - butter, egg yolks, fish, fortified milk, organ meats (such as
liver), and dark green, orange, red, and yellow fruits (persimmons) and vegetables, which all
contain beta-carotene.
. Copper - oysters and other shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes and organ meats are good sources of copper. Dark leafy greens, dried fruits such
as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast are also sources of copper in the diet.
�  Zinc � beef, eggs, liver, pork, poultry, and oysters. Also is also abundant in other high-protein foods, like cheese, legumes and nuts.
If having a lush, beautiful mane of healthy hair is important to you, don�t just look to hot oil treatments and shine emollients. Eat these foods for healthy hair and say �bye-bye� to bad hair days.

BUT . . . .It may grow very slowly or none at all if you've straightened your hair in the past.

DID YOU SAY they have been falling out alot? Find the 'cause' before you can find the solution, then eliminate them. Your hair will improve. Remember, whatever it was that caused them to fall out in the first place, it took years to get in your system, it will takes years to flush them down, so don't expect miracles overnight.

So many reasons for hair loss:

Supplements, steroids, hereditary, hair dyes perming, straightening, diet, having babies (yes I read once it happened to her), stress, medications with testosterone, certain antidepressants, menopause, anti-acne, and too much of everything. Add to that the 7,000 + toxic found in your home, plus pollution found outdoors. Your hair is crying for help!

Doctors don't know everything, they will just prescribe you a white little pill and everything are OK then they go to their next patient. My mother had suffered for 21 years, and they didn't even told her she's got cancer, until we rushed her to ER, then they did more testing, but by then she's got 3 months to live.

Sources:
I know hair. I have 4 decades of hair know-how. I have silky, shiny, soft, smooth very healthy hair down to my knees. Previously damaged by perming & dyeing in the 80's & 90's. I've known people in their 30's whose hair stopped growing from ironing their hair in the 70's.

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Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level?

Q. What foods can help me with my calcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level?

I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level.

A. Hi Fruity Pebbles

Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I'm including some sites for more detailed information.

Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside:
http://books.google.com/books?q=triglycerides+%22vitamin+d%22&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22vitamin+d%22+fatty+fish&btnG=Search+Books
http://books.google.com/books?q=%22sugar+control%22&btnG=Search+Books

And links to some great sites on related dietary changes:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/treatment.shtml
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/1435/47556/hdl-naturally
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/vitamin-d-and-hdl.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hdl-for-dummies.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/triglycerides-divided-by-five.html
http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/search?q=fish+oil

I hope this helps some!

Good luck!

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How long will it take for my vitamin D deficiency to get better?

Q. I was diagnosed as having a severe deficiency (9.7) and started taking prescription supplements. I was wondering how long it took others to start feeling less fatigued and achy once they got treatment. (My doctor is out of town so I have to wait to ask her.)

A. your doctor will do more blood work to see what the new level is. Be sure that you are taking vitamin D3 which is natural like from sunlight and if you only take 10,000 - 15,000 IU or so on prescription then you can get the same from dietary supplements OTC and save some money. Just tell your doctor

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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I'm a vegan and the doctor gave me medicine with gelatin in it, help?

Q. I have vitamin D deficiency and I found out the medicine I have been taking has gelatin in it. I told the doctor and she said there is no other medicine without gelatin. I feel really bad and don't even know what to do.

A. There really is nothing you can do.
Big Pharma uses gelatin in almost ALL pills as a stabilizer to maintain the chemicals inside.
There is no alternative compound that does the same thing.
So really your choice is take the pills and get treatment, or don't take the pills and get worse.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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Does Laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer ?

Q. my wife is undergoing a a laser treatment for hair removal for past 5 to 6 years . She seems to have developed a severe Vitamin D deficiency and bone loss. Could This be a effect of laser treatment ?

A. I can't find any concrete evidence that laser hair removal causes vitamin d deficiency, although everyone's bodies react differently to different treatments. As for cancer, according to the below article, no, it doesn't cause skin cancer.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.

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Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.

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Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?

Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)

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What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?

Q. I haven't been out in the sun a lot for a while now. I was indoors for basically all the Summer and it's almost Winter now. I don't think I was even outside much before Summer. Could this help cause a vitamin D deficiency?
By the way, I'm 16, overweight, and tan.

A. Symptoms and Health Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency
Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer
Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can occur for a number of reasons:

You don't consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time. This is likely if you follow a strict vegetarian diet, because most of the natural sources are animal-based, including fish and fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver.

Your exposure to sunlight is limited. Because the body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, you may be at risk of deficiency if you are homebound, live in northern latitudes, wear long robes or head coverings for religious reasons, or have an occupation that prevents sun exposure.

You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your kidneys cannot convert vitamin D to its active form. As people age their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form, thus increasing their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your digestive tract cannot adequately absorb vitamin D. Certain medical problems, including Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease, can affect your intestine's ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.

You are obese. Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a body mass index of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D.

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How long will it take for my vitamin D deficiency to get better?

Q. I was diagnosed as having a severe deficiency (9.7) and started taking prescription supplements. I was wondering how long it took others to start feeling less fatigued and achy once they got treatment. (My doctor is out of town so I have to wait to ask her.)

A. your doctor will do more blood work to see what the new level is. Be sure that you are taking vitamin D3 which is natural like from sunlight and if you only take 10,000 - 15,000 IU or so on prescription then you can get the same from dietary supplements OTC and save some money. Just tell your doctor

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What harm can having Low Vitamin D do to your body?

Q. I just got my blood results back from my checkup I am nearly 27 years old and they said I have a vitamin deficiency of about 19
they said that it is really low for my age
what can having low vitamin d to to your body
what are the risks if left untreated
please help
thank you

A. Lots of people have a D deficiency. We use sunscreen and cover up to avoid skin cancer. Fortunately, it is easy to take Vitamin D3 as a supplement, and to get some sun (just a little) to make it yourself.

"Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:

Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment in older adults
Severe asthma in children
Cancer

Research suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis.
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What type of medicines should be taken when a thyroid is removed?

Q. The doc has me on levothyroxine and calcium pills, shouldnt I take more like potassium and vitamin d?

A. Actually, those medicines are the standard treatment. Removal of the thyroid gland necessitates thyroid hormone replacement, and levothyroxine is the drug of choice. The parathyroid glands are responsible for calcium regulation in the body and must be all or partly removed during a thyroidectomy.

Potassium supplementation shouldn't be necessary unless your thyroid dose is too high. Potassium deficiency results from hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone in the body). As long as your thyroid dose is maintained at appropriate levels, potassium shouldn't be an issue.

Your doctor may check your calcium levels during your routine visits and make adjustments to your dose. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and use calcium, it is created naturally in the skin in response to sunlight and it is also found in fatty fish like salmon and in cow's milk of course.

If your calcium levels are low your doctor might suggest taking a vitamin D supplement. Ask your doctor about adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet, she/he will probably not have a problem with it. Just make sure you let her/him know about any other supplements you take as well.

Good luck to you and I hope you remain healthy!

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What way a Vitamin D Deficiency could be detrimental to pregnant woman and her developing fetus?

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A. From the AJoCN:

Why should anyone be concerned about vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy? After all, the skeletal problems encountered appear to be corrected simply by vitamin D supplementation after delivery. The answer is simple: the function of vitamin D is now known to extend well beyond skeletal integrity and thus it would be a tragedy to ignore this information. Clearly, studies investigating the true vitamin D requirement during pregnancy are warranted.

Indeed, we belive that these studies are essential. As mentioned earlier, we believe that they are important because vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy not only is linked to maternal skeletal preservation and fetal skeletal formation but also is vital to the fetal "imprinting" that may affect chronic disease susceptibility later in life as well as soon after birth. One need only review a recent report by Javaid et al to appreciate the effect of maternal nutritional vitamin D status on childhood bone mineral accrual. The same may well be true for the risks of developing autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (which has recently been linked to seasonality of birth; and rheumatoid arthritis, or of conditions such as malignancy. Most important is the role of nutritional vitamin D status in activating the human innate immune system that is reported by Liu et al. This seminal article described the way in which circulating, through the induction of cathelicidin in macrophages, is able to contain Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This observation could have profound implications with respect to the treatment of a variety of infections. This biomarker of nutritional vitamin D status clearly shows that higher circulating concentrations of 25(OH)D are beneficial to human health. Who would have thought that a "simple nutrient" could possess such global health potential?

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