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A 32-year-old male asked:

Can being vitamin d deficient cause dizziness and balance problems? i recently had a blood test and my gp told me i was deficient (score was 15) and put me on high dose supplements for a month.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Not usually: But why not replenish this vital vitamin, as it is critical in numerous immunological and hormonal bodily functions, and deficiencies have been associated with numerous problems. Give it at least 3 months, and recheck levels at that point.
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