Having extremely low vitamin D is risky as it increases proneness to muscle and bone pain, osteomalacia, and rickets. The deficiency is uncommon and may have more risks on the following groups;
- Individuals with naturally darker skin because their dark pigment limits the skin from absorbing enough UV radiation for synthesizing the vitamin.
- Individuals staying indoors for longer, maybe housebound or hospitalized, possibly lack vitamin D due to lack of sun exposure.
- Breastfeeding babies with moms lacking enough vitamin D, meaning they are receiving less amounts.
- Obese individuals and those whose systems cannot metabolize vitamin D, such as people with fat malabsorption problem or renal disease.
- Older and frail individuals due to reduced cutaneous synthesis or altered vitamin D dietary intake.
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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.
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