Vitamin deficiency in babies symptoms

What is vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency means low vitamin D levels in the body.

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin needed for healthy bones and muscles.

Normal vitamin d level in child

Low vitamin D levels (vitamin D deficiency) is a common problem worldwide.

Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus from the gut (bowel) and this is essential for healthy bones and for allowing muscles to function properly.

Vitamin D deficiency therefore mainly causes problems with bones and muscles.

Vitamin D is made in the skin which needs adequate exposure to sunlight in order to make high levels of vitamin D. It can also be obtained from foods (particularly fortified foods) and vitamin D supplements.

Vitamin D has to be converted to an active form in the liver and kidneys.

Some types of liver and kidney disease can affect the way the body handles vitamin D, and so can also cause vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D also plays a role in the nervous system and immune system.

Why is vitamin D important?

Getting enough vitamin D is crucial for healthy bones and teeth.

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side effects of low vitamin d in children

effects of low vitamin d in children