Vitamin D helps you absorb and use calcium properly, and the lack of both calcium and vitamin D will weaken the structure of your bones. Researchers are also starting to link vitamin D deficiency with all kinds of health problems and diseases.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms:
muscle weakness
pain in ribs, spine, legs
muscle cramps
rickets, insomnia
nearsightedness
malformation of bones
Since these aren’t the most specific symptoms, getting a blood test done to see your actual levels is a good idea. Then you can come up with a strategy for getting enough vitamin D, which might include getting some daily sunshine and taking a supplement.
If you take a vitamin D supplement (which I think it a great idea, and I have a recommendation for you here: this is one vitamin that can build up in your body and cause issues if you take too much. You’ll also want to be aware of the symptoms that happen with too much vitamin D.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Toxicity:
frequent urination
loss of appetite
nausea and vomiting
tiredness or drowsiness
dizziness
calcium deposits in soft tissues
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