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24 days ago
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What Is Vitamin D, and Why Is It Essential for Overall Health? - #14479

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I recently got my Vitamin D levels tested, and the results showed that I have a deficiency. I want to understand how Vitamin D functions in the body, what symptoms indicate deficiency, and the best ways to increase levels naturally. Some people say that sun exposure is enough, but I am unsure whether diet and supplements are also necessary. Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption, immune function, and bone health. Deficiency symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, frequent colds, and joint pain. Many doctors recommend sunlight exposure for at least 15-30 minutes a day, consuming Vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish and eggs, or taking supplements. However, I want to know whether certain medical conditions or lifestyle habits affect Vitamin D absorption. For those who have corrected a Vitamin D deficiency, what worked best for increasing levels and improving overall health? Would love insights into how to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels naturally and whether supplements are necessary for everyone.

Vitamin d deficiency
Best sources of vitamin d
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23 days ago
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From an Ayurvedic perspective, Vitamin D deficiency is linked to weak Agni (digestive fire) and imbalanced Vata and Kapha, leading to fatigue, weak bones (Asthi Dhatu Kshaya), and lowered immunity (Ojas depletion). Sunlight is the best natural source, but absorption depends on strong digestion and liver function. Ayurveda recommends daily morning sun exposure, warm and nourishing foods like ghee, sesame seeds, and mushrooms, and herbs like Ashwagandha and Shatavari to support bone health. Poor gut health (Mandagni) can reduce absorption, so Triphala and digestive spices like ginger help. If levels are severely low, supplementation may be necessary, but long-term balance comes from diet, lifestyle, and proper Agni function.
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