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Could you tell me what happens when low vitamin d levels go untreated?
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Bone loss.: Over time low vitamin d levels can result in bone loss. If severe enough poor mineralization of bone can result which may lead to fractures and painful muscles may develop.
Answered 6/29/2013
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Increased mortality!: Low vit d can cause fatigue, muscle pain/ weakness, headaches, depression & also increases risk of infections, heart disease, cancer & risk of dying! most adults need 5-8000 iu of d3/day; avoid d2! 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 6/4/2013
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