How can Vitamin D deficiency lead to iron deficiency?

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Wikipedia says that "iron [is] often found to be poorly regulated or even deficient in Vitamin D deficiency." Does any one know why that is, how it happens?
Vitamin D absorbs the Iron, so with little vitamin D most iron would just pass though your system.

It's the same with Calcium, Vitamin D is needed to absorb it.

Although you get Vitamin D from foods (the usual suspects those fruits and vegtables) you also get it from the suns rays.

It is also mandatory in Britain for Vitamin A & D to be added in margarine

Hopefully I got that right. It's almost 2 in the morning.  (+ info)

How do you know if you have a vitamin deficiency?

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I'm always tired, confused, anxious and depressed. I've taken prescription meds for this, but they only help a little. Because of this, I have very little motivation to exercise even though I know it might help. A friend of mine experienced similar symptoms, and found out that she had a serious vitamin deficiency. How do you get tested for this?
blood tests  (+ info)

how long does it take for vitamin b deficiency to be cured?

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Hi,

My doc has told me i have a vitamin b deficiency and given me vitamin supplements. I have been taking them for over 2 months now but dont feel much better.

How long should i be taking them before i notice an improvement?
i ended up with it becaise i got pyhumonia wich is still taking its toll on me i also take vitamin c and vinc to i also have major stressors in my life atm which i am trying too get sorted i eat quite well and dont know how i managed to get the deficiency i have the cracks at the side of my of mouth also other signs tooi am on vitamin b complex which is 100 % rda
I have been taking vitamin B supplements for 15 years. In order to feel better you must also eat foods that have vitamin B's in them. Also find out which B vitamin you are lacking and double up on it.
B12 will give you energy and boost your immune system Improvement may take several months depend on how severe the deficiency was  (+ info)

How to ask to be tested for a Vitamin D deficiency?

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I have a lot of symptoms that match up to those of a Vitamin D deficiency. I am going in to my doctor today, and I want to ask to have this blood test done (numerous other blood tests have been done with no conclusion as to why I feel the way I do). How do I best bring it up? My doctor is...how do I say this, sort of an idiot-but my insurance is military so I cant change at the moment.

Thanks.
Vitamin D testing is pretty much standard here in Seattle area where I live but no matter where you live you can be deficient.

Tell him that due to a lack of outdoor activities (or use of high SPF sun screen when outside) you feel like you might be deficient. Tell him that you made a little bit of a research and your symptoms do match those of Vitamin D deficiency; however you are not a doctor and though you came to ask his advise.

If your doctor seems reluctant, just request for the test to be done and if he still refuses, remember you can safely take 2000 - 3000 units a day on your own to see if there is any improvement.  (+ info)

What is the vitamin deficiency when you eat egg without yolk?

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What is the vitamin deficiency when you eat egg without yolk?
Yolk has iron (and cholesterol, which might be besides the point). Whites have protein.  (+ info)

My doc tested me for a vitamin d deficiency, what are the symptoms?

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Obviously havent gotten the test results back yet. Vitamin D is the one supplement I dont take but I do take a multivitamin. What are the symptoms of a deficiency?
In America adolescent girls are at greatest risk for Vit D deficiency. The test is expensive, supplementing is cheap AND NOT DANGEROUS unless you have liver damage or take way too much. Most common symptoms of borderline deficiency are back pain, diffuse and not resolving with exercise or therapy. More common w/ kids living indoors, not much sunshine. limited milk consumption..  (+ info)

What can cause severe vitamin D deficiency?

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I was recently diagnosed with severe vitamin D deficiency. What could be causing this?

For months I have been in a lot of pain, so I am also wondering if the vitamin D units prescribed will help?
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Ridges in fingernails associated with a vitamin deficiency?

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I have grooves/ridges in all my fingernails. They run lengthwise, and I don't have fungus or infection. Someone told me that's a sign of a certain type of vitamin deficiency. Which vitamin is this, and which foods are rich in that vitamin?
It's a calcium deficiency. I have ridges in my right thumb nail. Hoping that someday the ridges will go away, as I've begun taking supplements and also am getting more calcium in my diet..  (+ info)

Would fixing my vitamin D deficiency make my iris look brighter?

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At age 12 my eyes turned suddenly from blue to murky green. Now I am 34 and I always say I have green eyes! Only an iridologist picks up that my eyes are actually blue. She said it is because of all the toxins in my body.
Recently I was diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency and started taking supplements. After 3 days my iris are very bright, and starting to look a little more on the blue side.

Any ideas?
Hey Kaz.

Almost all studies do not show that Vitamin D is connected to the eyes.

Vitamin D Deficiency results in impaired bone mineralization, and leads to bone softening diseases like Rickets, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, cancer, periodontal disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, seasonal affective disorder, peripheral artery disease, cognitive impairment which includes memory loss and foggy brain and several autoimmune diseases including type 1 diabetes.

But it is probable that you could have a mild condition of one of the above disorders and that disorder caused your iris to become murky green, and after taking more Vitamin D, that disorder got better and caused your iris to shine brighter.

Regards
~ Josh Tam
http://joshtam.net  (+ info)

I suffer from nervous twitches in the face,due to vitamin b deficiency?

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I suffer face twitches. The doctor says its vitamin b deficiency. I take strong vitamin b tablets. To be honest they are not that good. Its boots own brand. What else could i take. I have a good balanced diet. I get embarassed. I know that i am doing it.
This is not likely to be correct diagnosis. B vitamin deficiencies are almost unknown in the developed world,with the exception of B12,in pernicious anaemia.In this case the vitamin is not absorbed in adequate quantities and must be given by injection anyway.Symptoms of this condition DO NOT include facial twitching anyway.

I suggest you seek alternative medical advice.  (+ info)

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