Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

is it possible for a vitamin d deficiency to cause psychosis?

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Probably not.: Vitamin d deficiency has been reported to be a factor in developing depression.  Depression is not considered to be psychosis.

Question 5

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 6

can laser treatment for facial hair lead to a vitamin d deficiency or cause skin cancer?

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No: Neither has ever been reported. The wavelengths used are not in the spectrum to cause either condition.

Question 7

what could cause a vitamin d deficiency?

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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 8

what are the causes of a vitamin d deficiency?

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Several things: First an inadequate amount of vitamin d in the diet, or the inability to absorb vitamin d and fats (d is fat soluable). Also, inadequate exposure to sunlight, which converts vitamin d to its active form. Being a radiologist and working in a dark room all day, i'm surprised more of my colleagues don't have it!

Question 9

what problems may be caused by a vitamin d deficiency?

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Depends.: Depends upon age.  VIt D deficiency in children produces Rickets -  a marked softening of the bones with bone pain and "bow legs." Other Sx include motor delay, poor growth, and increased susceptibility to infections.

In adults Vit D deficiency generally causes no symptoms but if severe and protracted causes bone pain, fractures, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking.

Question 10

can anyone tell me what causes a vitamin d deficiency?

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Vitamin D deficiency: Normally lack of exposure to sunlight.  This can be accentuated by the fact we are now also covering our bodies with more clothing and sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.  In addition, lack of vit d in our diets or poor absorption of vitamin d.  Foods normally don't have much vitamin d but some foods that our high in vit d include wild salmon, mackerel, eggs, liver.

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