Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is more common for those of us who live in temperate climates. The reason?

It is much harder to get enough sunlight exposure during colder months.

This is a pretty serious issue. Many studies link a deficiency of this essential vitamin with heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and higher rates of many kinds of cancer.

Having a deficiency in this vitamin also means that you will not be able to absorb as much calcium in your gut. This can lead to osteomalacia (deformation and softening of your bones), osteoporosis (loss of bone density), and other bone disorders.

This is something to pay attention to if you have young children and teenagers. If they do not get enough vitamin D, their bone development may be affected.

Who is at Risk?

Deficiencies in Vitamin D may be more common than most of us realize. It seems that physicians and health experts are now uncovering more and more cases of deficiency. Some people who may be more at risk are:

• Members of the elderly population - they often do not get enough exposure to the sun.


• People with darker complexions – darker skin has more melanin. Melanin interferes with vitamin D production.


• Breast fed babies – breast milk does not contain vitamin D.

If you are worried about being deficient, learn how to get this vitamin from its most natural source. Click here to learn more.

You can also speak to your doctor or health care practitioner about supplementation.

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