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The "standard" answer is that you will get rickets if you are a child. If you are an adult you will get osteomalacia or osteoporosis.

But researchers are now finding that vitamin D seems to be responsible for a whole host of functions that were never appreciated until recently.

Vitamin D's immune functions and regulation of both inflammation and cell death means that researchers are beginning to believe that not getting enough vitamin D may play a role in preventing:

colds and flu

autoimmune disorders

Multiple Sclerosis

periodontal disease and

even many different cancers.

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What happens if you dont get enough vitamin d?

Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to a deficiency, which can cause issues like weakened bones, increased risk of fractures, muscle weakness, fatigue, and impaired immune function. Severe cases of vitamin D deficiency can lead to conditions like rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.


A lack of this vitamin leads to rickets particularly in countries without a lot of sunshine Which vitamin is this?

Vitamin D If you dont have enough vitamin d you can get rickets, rickets is when your bones go soft and they bend. Molly R


What term is a result of lack of vitamin d?

When you don't get enough vitamin D you can get sick easier.


What happens if you don't realize you have vitamin d deficiency?

You could get a disease called rickets if you have a Vitamin D deficiency.


Do you get enough Vitamin D from the sun?

not much enough sun light we get some .


Will you ever be able to wear shorts again if you have psoriasis?

Of course! Don't be afraid that other people might make fun of you just do it. If you dont the psoriasis on your legs wont get enough Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps reduce the affect of psoriasis.


How do you prevent the illness tetany?

Get enough Vitamin D in your diet.


Why would vitamin d plummet?

Not enough sunlight or milk.


Do individuals have to eat vitamin D to have enough in their bodies?

yes


What happens if vitamin d is less?

you loss bone density


How is sunlight related to vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency, as well as rickets and osteomalacia, tends to occur in persons who do not get enough sunlight


What will happen if you dont get enough vitamins?

you can get deficiences such as vitamin A deficieny, rickets(bow shaped bones). vitamins are vital for overall body health and help out with bodily functions (such as vitamin D helps absorption of calcium in the body)