Medical Question: Vitamin D Deficiency

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A) Darker skin

 

  • “The pigment melanin reduces the skin’s ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.”- WebMd

  • Eating egg yolks, beef, and liver products are some natural sources of Vitamin D.

  • A BMI >30 increases your risk for vitamin D deficiency.

  • “Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering it’s release into the circulation.”-WebMd

  • Individuals who live in areas with limited sun exposure (northern latitudes) are at risk for Vit D deficiency.

  • Night workers are also often vitamin D deficient. Decreased sun exposure can lead to vitamin D deficient.

 


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