Question 1

whats the quickest way to correct vitamin d deficiency?

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Sunshine: The classic way to increase vitamin D is to expose your skin to the sun, but more efficient if no sunblock.  Do not exceed 20-30 minutes at a time to avoid sunburn.  If cloudy climate, supplement using 800-1000 units, vit D-3 daily.  Measure serum levels in about 2-3 months.

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

how do you get a vitamin d deficiency?

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Vitamin D: We get Vitamin D from the sun on our skin.  Now we stay indoors and use sun block so it is not reason we are deficient.  Take at least 1000 IU per day.

Question 5

how can i treat a vitamin d deficiency?

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Vitamin D supplement: Vitamin d deficiency is treated with supplemental vitamin d; you should discuss with your physician what is the most appropriate type and dose of vitamin d for your specific situation.

Question 6

what causes severe vitamin d deficiency?

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

Question 7

is there a vitamin d deficiency injection?

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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?

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Frequent bone fractures is one sign.

Question 9

how can i get help for vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Sun and wild salmon: The best natural way to address a vitamin d deficiency is to get 15-30 minutes of sun exposure, ideally to your mid-section (belly). The best food is sea kelp, witth he the next best food being wild salmon. Many foods are fortified with vitamin d.  Your last resort is taking a vitamin d3 supplement.

Question 10

does a vitamin d deficiency stunt my height?

Accepted Answer

Rickets?: Do you have stigmata of rickets? I.E. Bowed legs? Were you deprived of fortified milk growing up? Did you grow up in a northern climate with insufficient sunlight exposure to your skin? How tall were your parents? Need more data!

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