7 Diseases Caused By A Deficiency Of Vitamin D

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Depression and Mood Disorders

Low vitamin D levels are linked to issues like depression anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder.

Rickets

It affects children, causes soft, weak bones, bowed legs, and delayed growth because of less calcium absorption.

Osteomalacia

It is usually seen in adults, leads to bone softening, muscle weakness, and chronic pain which is way too similar to adult rickets.

Osteoporosis

If your body has low vitamin D impairs calcium absorption, increasing bone fragility and risk of fractures and especially in old people.

Autoimmune Diseases

This disease, caused by Vitamin D, is linked to a higher risk of conditions like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. And it happens because Vitamin D regulates the immune system..

Cardiovascular Diseases

Not taking enough vitamin D levels are associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and increased risk of stroke.

Type 2 Diabetes

Vitamin D plays a role in insulin sensitivity and deficiency may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes.