Vitamin D deficiency: Early signs your body is begging for sunshine

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Oluwaseun Hamzat 07 Jun 2025

It helps keep your bones strong, your immune system alert, your mood stable, and even your hormones happy. But here’s the catch—Vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common, even in places that get tons of sunlight. Crazy, right?Let’s learn about the early signs that scream “I need Vitamin D, like NOW”—even if your body’s being subtle about it.

Okay, you’ve read the signs and some of them sound a little too familiar. What now?

First, don’t panic. Vitamin D deficiency is super treatable. A simple blood test can measure your 25-hydroxyvitamin D level. Depending on how low you are, your doctor might recommend:

Daily supplements (D3 is usually better absorbed than D2)
15–30 minutes of sunlight on bare skin (arms and face) a few times a week
D-rich foods like egg yolks, mushrooms, salmon, fortified dairy or plant milks
Pairing Vitamin D with healthy fats to boost absorption (think avocado, nuts, olive oil)
And if you’re really low, a high-dose D supplement (taken weekly or monthly) might be prescribed.

Source: Times of India.