Learning the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency is paramount to curing the deficiency.

Oct 14, 2009 - Kristi Carter

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

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

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 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

A vitamin C or ascorbic acid deficiency can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms. Find out what they are and who's most at risk for this deficiency.

Jul 6, 2010 - Kristie Leong

It is essential to eat a proper diet to meet the daily intake requirements. Be aware of symptoms of vitamin D deficiency to maintain good health.

Feb 15, 2011 - Jennifer Andrews

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

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

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 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

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

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

Mar 14, 2011 - N. J. Evans

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

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 deficiency can result in many symptoms, which include skin problems, digestive disorders, mouth sores, poor immunity and hair loss.

Sep 2, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms, including dementia. Autoimmune causes of this deficiency include pernicious anemia and autoimmune gastritis.

Feb 17, 2007 - Elaine Moore