What Happens When Vitamin D is Low?

Are you feeling a little Dull with a capital 'D'? Did you finally muster up enough courage to grab the mail so you would get off of the couch?
What you are experiencing, feeling sluggish and low in energy, is a clear sign that you might be experiencing symptoms of low Vitamin D. It doesn't take much to boost these levels up, but if ignored, it can have serious short and long-term risks. Here are some prime examples of how low Vitamin D can affect your life.

So, if back pain, fatigue, and hair loss don't sound like your cup of tea, go try having a little fun in the sun! It will brighten your day, literally.

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a passionate women’s health advocate who believes women in midlife deserve to live their best life. She cuts through fat-shaming and fads, so women are empowered with the science behind anti-inflammation nutrition.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board-Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do.

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[jharper]

I went to the doctor for the same symptoms. When the blood work came back, my vitamin d was at a very low six. Thank you for posting these. We need more focus on women's health issues

[dulcetmask]

I was very fatigue and having panick attacks. Everyone should be taking vitamin D3 with K2.

[ellie.rockinkbranch]

Well this explains why ive been seeing all these symptoms!!

[gratitude]

Wow!!! I have many of those symptoms and was diagnosed with low vit. D..

[colleenstack]

I was dx with Multiple Sclerosis as a nurse in March 2021, within two months of the 2nd COVID jab. I didn't even know as a neuro imcu nurse that low Vitamin D is associated with a greater risk for MS. 😊

[mandavaler]

Probably explains a lot fore then i havnt been put in the sun in more than 5 years as i work nights and sleep during the day.

[kkfjkf]

📌You are changing lives, Dr. Haver!🎯💯

[carolkemp]

I'm sorry to hear your doctor is treating you that way. We have the same problem here in the UK, if you're over 60, you get treated as if you're an idiot. I'm 79 and found it gets worse when you reach 70. I had a farm until 3 years ago, always been active and have a Masters and other degrees. Doctors and various people talk rubbish to me, why don't you play Bingo, aren't you coming to the coffee morning? I'm on HRT and intend to stay on it to protect my bones. I've always been active in sports, my joints have taken a bashing, you'll know. Wish you luck with your doctor, et al. you're doing marvellously, great runs and fit as a fiddle at 145lb.

[What-vk]

I’ve gained weight 20lbs - eat super healthy and found out I’m ferritin and d3 deficiencent even though I move more than before and eat healthier. Hopefully 4000 iu and iron I’ll help in a month or 2.

[NansGlobalKitchen]

Wow! I have a lot of those symptoms but my doctor said my Vitamin D levels is good! She do not listen to my concerns though. She thinks that because I am older that my symptoms are because of old age. I am older but I don't sit my ass down and watch soap operas or play bingo like they associate older people with. I run 5 and 10K marathons and walk for 2 or 3 miles daily. I am 70 years and 145 lbs. I am on no medications but my doc is aleays trying to write me a prescription for something or the other because I am a senior as she puts it. My doctor looks like over 250 lbs.

[plantporn]

Great video, great information on low vitamin D

[god]

yep. got a blood test last week and mine is 18L an I'm dealing with all this expect infections. getting prescribed 50, 000 vit d. Hope it works.

[colettepeyton]

I need to go back onto my vit D ❤Thanks sweetie

[ericaburris]

Do you have a favorite you recommend for someone 50 years old?

[magicalpatterns]

This is so so real plus must be taken at night because it also regulates sleep patterns
Most people with autoimmune issues have very low vitamin D.
In my case I have to take 50, 000 units 3 times per week

[kathleenfrancis]

Thank you Dr. Mary Claire, I keep forgetting to take it. 🤦🙋

[BellaRosa]

It took 3 years to get my 50 000 Vitamin D prescription and Estradial Patch 😢 slowly moving forward but too close to 💀 door ❤

[ultimouomo]

I take 10, 000 IU per day. I know that may seem like a lot to some but I have arthritis. Also, my sister had her levels checked after taking 1, 000 IU per day for a few months and it didn’t even register; it was non existent. So now she’s also taking 10, 000 IU per day.

Recently I watched a video of a woman who decided to stay in Norway when it’s dark from October to January. So she decided to supplement with 4, 000 IU per day because she wasn’t going to be getting any sunlight. So in January, after 4 months of taking 4, 000 IU per day, she got her Vitamin D levels tested. She was just below the normal range.

[jennymcrann]

How much vitamin D should be taken in a day??

[erinhope]

What form of vitamin D supplement should we take and does it need to be paired with other vitamins for absorption?