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I work outside all year, i don't use sunscreen, i consume cholesterol, and i am caucasian. why do i still have vitamin d deficiency? infection?
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See below: Everyone absorbs vitamins differently. This may be related to your genetics, but your physician can help narrow down the causes and recommend the appropriate amount of vit. D. Supplementation.
Answered 3/16/2014
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