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I have had low vitamin d for two years what will happen if i keep it untreated i'm not much a pill taker so taking supplement is an issue?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Osteomalacia: Osteomalacia is softening of bones in adults due to low vitamin d, similar to rickets in children.

Answered 3/13/2013

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Family practice : Vit d is not a true vitamin. It is a hormone that is produced in our skin. Sunlight helps in its production. Vit d is added to milk and calcium because it is needed for bone absorption. Vit d is important for our heart circulation and brain. It is being found to be important in a lot of areas of our body as research is being done.

Answered 8/16/2015

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