Tag Archive: deficiency

Doctor explains vitamin D deficiency symptoms and warning signs to watch

Vitamin D helps keep bones and muscles healthy and supports calcium absorption. Experts say deficiency may cause fatigue, muscle weakness, bone pain, osteomalacia or rickets.

Vitamin D below 20 ng/mL: How serious is the deficiency

If a blood test report shows 25-hydroxy vitamin D below 20 ng/mL, experts say it should not be ignored and medical advice is needed.