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How would a patient respond to a vitamin d deficiency and why?

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Dr. Jason Boyer answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Supplements: After being diagnosed with a vitamin d deficiency, the best idea would be to start a supplement program in conjunction with your doctor. Vitamin d is necessary for bone strength and foe several other body processes. The problem is those things don't often cause symptoms for years down the road, so even if you don't feel different now, you will be thankful in the future for treating the deficienc.

Answered 10/4/2016

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