Vitamin D deficiency is common in all age groups, and can increase the risk for a wide variety of diseases beyond rickets.

Sep 2, 2009 - David Olle

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus efficiently. So when kids are vitamin D deficient they can suffer from weak bones as well as other ailments.

Jan 23, 2010 - Charlina Stewart

Vitamin D influences immune system cells, particularly dendrites (D-cells). Deficiencies of vitamin D interfere with D-cell function and contribute to autoimmunity.

Aug 11, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Research indicates a possible connection between fibromyalgia, chronic pain and low levels of vitamin D, although the underlying association is still unknown.

Feb 2, 2010 - Laura Owens

Seven out of ten (7/10) children in the US suffer from Vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency. Lack of Vitamin D can damage the bones and cause cardiovascular diseases.

Sep 21, 2009 - Asaf Peer

Vitamin D is essential for humans for the development of bones. Here we examine the consequences of having a deficiency of vitamin D.

May 2, 2011 - Christina Crawford

Have our fears about sunbathing increased the risk of our children developing rickets?

Mar 14, 2011 - N. J. Evans

Too little of the sunshine vitamin results in bone loss. This nutrient may also help lower blood pressure, prevent depression, vision and memory loss.

Apr 18, 2011 - Mary Earhart

Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) is important to the human body, yet we are so highly deficient in this very significant fat-soluble vitamin.

Mar 26, 2011 - Velma Rose-Romans

Vitamin D deficiency predisposes individuals to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Added sun exposure, food sources, and supplements could prevent diabetes.

Jun 7, 2010 - Sara McGrath

Many people are unaware that their insomnia could be caused by something as simple as a vitamin D deficiency. A simple blood test can confirm, and supplementing is easy.

Nov 11, 2008 - Abby Deliz

Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.

Jun 5, 2008 - Tammie Burak

Studies link Vitamin D deficiency to nonskeletal disorders. To date, deficiency is difficult to assess. UVB therapy might benefit certain individuals.

Jun 12, 2011 - Irena Malkovska

Vitamin D: how much does one need? Many limitations of major sources means vitamin D supplements may be the answer to the worldwide deficiency crisis.

May 1, 2010 - Melissa Peterson

Parents have long been warned about exposing children to UV radiation; but can sun protection deprive children of the benefits of Vitamin D?

Apr 24, 2010 - Anne Williams

Sunshine is a plentiful source of Vitamin D but a study of young women in California found insufficiency linked to weight gain and short stature.

Dec 22, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Vitamin D deficiency in babies and young children can cause rickets, a serious bone disorder that can cause permanent skeletal damage.

Oct 14, 2008 - Abby Deliz

The sun is a major source of Vitamin D but too much sun exposure can cause skin cancer.

Dec 4, 2010 - Leann Richards

Vitamin D or calciferol is a fat soluble vitamin essential for strong bones, immunity, absorption of other minerals and healthy parathyroid glands.

Oct 6, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Vitamin D deficiency in mothers and breastfed babies may more accurately be called sunlight deficiency combined with environmental pollution.

Sep 2, 2008 - Sara McGrath