Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Reasons for Vitamin D deficiency in the body - Health Consultant

5 reasons for Vitamin D deficiency in the body - Health Consultant


An internist and Gastroenterologist in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Dr. Abdullah Al-Dhiyabi explained the causes of Vitamin D deficiency in the body. Trending : A study links lack of sleep and risk of obesity








Al-Dhiyabi through his Twitter handle stated that, among the causes of Vitamin D deficiency in the body are many of this mentioned below.

* Decreased exposure to the Sun.

* Chronic liver disease


* Gastric operations

* Small intestine diseases

* Medicines like epilepsy and cortisone.





- He confirmed that the normal level of Vitamin D in the body is 30 to 40 ng/mL, the other unit is 75 to 100 nmol/L.

- Al-Dhiyabi explained that, Vitamin D is considered deficient, if it is less than 20 ng/mL and in the other unit it is less than 50 nmol/L.

- He advised for exposed to the sun in the winter in order to obtain an adequate rate of Vitamin D. Recommend : 3 reasons why children get cancer and these are the prevention methods




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