Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms and Health Risks

Vitamin D deficiency occurs when the body lacks enough vitamin D, leading to issues like weak bones, fatigue, and poor immunity. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and prevention.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on April 15th, 2025 03:53 pm Leave a comment

According to a recent report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), 1 in 5 Indians suffer from Vitamin D deficiency.

About Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in maintaining health. It is also known as calciferol.
It helps the body absorb calcium, which is essential for building and maintaining strong bones.

Sources of Vitamin D

Natural: It’s naturally produced in the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
Food: Oily fish (salmon, sardines, herring), red meat, egg yolks, mushrooms (especially those exposed to UV light), fortified plant-based milk etc.

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to

Rickets in children & Osteomalacia in adults.
Bone pain and increased risk of fractures.
Muscle weakness and pain.

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