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What are the "problems" associated with low vitamin d beside the sun and bone issue ?
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Many risks &problems: Vit d is needed to absorb calcium. Low vit d can cause fatigue, muscle pain/ weakness, headaches, depression & also increases risk of infections, heart disease, cancer & risk of dying! see http://www.Drfranklipman.Com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency & http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/01/vitamin-d-is-a-key-player-in-your-overall-health.Aspx.
Answered 12/9/2013
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