Question 1

can having a vitamin d deficiency cause depression?

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Likely: One recent study showed vitamin d deficiency to be linked to depression in a small group of women between 42 and 66 years of age. After that the guidelines for daily intake of vitamin d were raised top 600 units/day for adults under 70. However, be aware that there are many other causes for depression which could be present in the same person, including thyroid disease, diabetes, stress and so on.

Question 2

can a vitamin d deficiency cause problems with someones hair?

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No : Hi. No, vitamin D deficiency won't mess with your hair.

Question 3

can a vitamin d deficiency cause muscle weakness, shakiness and exercise intolerance? i have low vitamin d,i'm being treated, on week 2, feel awful

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Severe vitamin D def: May cause Adults to experience "bone pain" as well as muscle weakness. There is no clear pattern of symptoms. In fact many people remain asymptomatic despite low levels. But here are the more common symptoms: Fatigue, General muscle pain and weakness, Muscle cramps, Joint pain, Chronic pain, Weight gain, High blood pressure, Restless sleep, Poor concentration, and Headaches.

Question 4

does a vitamin d deficiency cause the covid-19 vaccine to produce low antibodies?

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: Some “experts” have proposed this - others are (far) less certain. Like your previous question, stay tuned. Answer very likely to be available- in 5-10 years

Question 5

can staying indoors too much cause a vitamin d deficiency?

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Sunshine: Vitamin D acts like a hormone and sunshine creates increasing levels. But lack of sunlight and/ or sun tan lotion can produce low levels.  Your doctor can do a simple blood test to monitor levels

Question 6

what could cause a vitamin d deficiency and exercise intolerance?

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Different issues: Vitamin d deficiency is common in the us due low exposure to sun, low milk consumption and obesity. If you are deficient in vitamin d you can take over the counter supplement. Exercise intolerance can be due to many causes from lack of physical activity to many systemic disorders and you should consult your doctor.

Question 7

does vitamin d deficiency cause severe covid hospitalization?

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COVID 19:  Studies have shown that in some countries where low vitamin D levels appear to be more prevalent that there can be higher COVID 19 mortality rates. However, I can answer your question definitively.  REF:  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(20)30183-2/fulltext

Question 8

if you have vitamin d deficiency does it cause your t cells not to work?

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: I feel that vitamin D deficiency weakens your entire immune system as the vitamin D receptor is expressed in B cells, T cells and antigen presenting cells. Vitamin D's effect on the immune system has become very pronounced recently among the immunology specialists and especially since the covid pandemic.

Question 9

can vitamin d deficiency cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the extreme, vitamin D deficiency can cause poorly mineralized bone (known as rickets or osteomalacia) that is associated with bone pain. Of course there are myriad causes of back pain, the vast majority of which have nothing to do with rickets or osteomalacia. But, vitamin D deficiency can cause back pain via rickets or osteomalacia.

Question 10

does vitamin d deficiency cause i inflammation of prostate?

Accepted Answer

NO: Vitamin D levels should be maintained in the recommended range due to a host of immunological roles, and general health maintainence of skeletal function.  BUT prostatitis has no causal relationship to low vitamin D.

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