Question 1

how much sunlight exposure a day is actually healthy without applying sunscreen? have vitamin d deficiency and acne.. use spf 30 moisturizer everyday.

Accepted Answer

The CDC (Center for: Disease control) indicates 'unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's uv rays in as little as 15 minutes (esp. From 10am-4pm). Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure.' spf30 is good and take vitamin d supplementation as directed by your physician based on your specific deficiency. Best regards for a sunny but protected future.

Question 2

why do i have vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Intake and sun: Vitamin d can be ingested (in milk or supplements) and can also be created in your skin via sun exposure. The latter is becoming less common as most of us use sunscreen!  vit d plays a vital role in bone development and woman are at increased risk for osteoporosis. Got milk?  Increase milk intake, use supplements as necessary, and increase weight bearing exercise to build bone!

Question 3

how dangerous is vitamin d deficiency?

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Vitamin D deficiency: ....Makes you more likely to catch illnesses. It makes you more likely to develop immune problems.  A variety of cancers are more likely with low d.  Some studies have even shown increased likelihood of death from all causes in d deficient people.  Not to mention, d is necessary for strong bones.  Vitamin d deficiency is a significant problem.

Question 4

what happens with vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: With gross deficiencies of vitamin d, one can have rickets -- where bones don't mineralize properly and can be deformed.  Low d may show up as bone pain and muscle weakness at first.  Low vitamin d also correlates with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment in seniors, severe asthma in kids, cancer, hypertension, depression, glucose intolerance, and ms.

Question 5

what could cause a vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Low intake/absorptio: Examples are individuals on special diet, e.g. Vegan diet or the ones having fat malabsorption from intestines due to pancreatic insufficiency or liver failure.

Question 6

what causes severe vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Diet/sun exposure: Not enough vitamin d, either through diet or sunlight exposure.

Question 7

is there a vitamin d deficiency injection?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: Probably but an injection is not necessary.
Vitamin D tablets are available over the counter at low cost. 1,000 or 2,000 mg tablets daily are appropriate.

Question 8

what are some signs of vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D Deficiency: Frequent bone fractures is one sign.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Many symptoms: Muscle symptoms
bone symptoms
sleep symptoms
mood symptoms
low back pain
crohn's disease, hypertension and multiple sclerosis.
Prevention of cancer.

Question 10

what are worst effects of a vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Rickets: In children severe vitamin d deficiency can cause impaired growth, bowing of lower extremities, bone and muscle pain.  In adults it may contribute to developing osteoporosis.  Muscle weakness may occur.  More controversial is a deleterious effect on diabetes, various cancers, infections and a variety of other problems.

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