Warning signs of a lack of vitamin D in the body, what are they?

Citizen – translated by: Omar Raafat

The British newspaper Daily Express reported that vitamin D levels in the body drop dramatically during the winter season. Due to cloudy days, snowfall and rain, as well as lack of sunshine.

Causes of vitamin D deficiency:

The British newspaper added that the body produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun, but due to the winter season it may lack this important vitamin, while adequate amounts of vitamin D ensure strong bones and healthy and help protect against various diseases.

There are signs that indicate a lack of vitamin D in the body, such as the presence of recent mood changes, and it may be due to a lack of vitamin D, especially if there is a feeling of depression, and this change in mood may be accompanied by bone and joint pain, especially in the back.

Signs of vitamin D deficiency:

Additionally, some people may experience muscle cramps, weakness, or fatigue, and they may also experience a decrease in bone density, which can only be demonstrated by an x-ray.

The body produces vitamin D when the skin is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and various factors affect the amount of vitamin D the body gets from natural sources, such as the seasons of the year and melanin production, and melanin is the pigment. which causes the skin to darken, where darker skin needs more exposure. In order for the sun to receive vitamin D, and even during the summer months, people only need about 15 to 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure – at most.