Can vitamin d deficiency make you feel cold?

Answer 1

No. That would be an iron deficiency (anaemia). Vitamin D deficiency usually presents itself as muscle pains in the lower back and legs during the early stages (and sometimes muscle weakness).

Answer 2

A Vitamin D deficiency is the primary cause for getting a cold. 2,000 IUs is a good daily amount, but if you become ill, you need to take more, at least until you have recovered.

Vitamins A and C also help protect you from a cold, so being deficient in these will also increase your risk.

Note: Sodium Ascorbate, although more expensive, is a better form of Vitamin C to use than Ascorbic Acid. However, any vitamin C is better than none.

Answer 3

Not always but if your body is relying on them then you have a higher chance