6 Warning Signs You Are Vitamin D Deficient And How To Fix Ita

A depressed mood may also be a sign of vitamin D deficiency.

In review studies, researchers have linked vitamin D deficiency to depression, particularly in older adults.

In one analysis, 65% of the observational studies found a relationship between low blood levels and depression.

5: Impaired Wound Healing

Slow healing of wounds after surgery or injury may be a sign that your vitamin D levels are too low.

Results from a test-tube study suggest that the vitamin increases the production of compounds that are crucial for forming new skin as part of the wound-healing process.

One analysis looked at patients with diabetic foot infections

It found that those with severe vitamin D deficiency were more likely to have higher levels of inflammatory markers that can jeopardize healing .

6. Bone Loss

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone metabolism.

Many older people who are diagnosed with bone loss believe they need to take more calcium. However, they may be deficient in vitamin D as well.

Low bone mineral density is an indication that your bones have lost calcium and other minerals. This places older adults, especially women, at an increased risk of fractures.

However, a controlled study found that women who were vitamin D deficient experienced no improvement in bone mineral density when they took high-dose supplements, even if their blood levels improved.