Vitamin D, the vitamin of the sun's rays, is good for both physical and mental health.
Vitamin D roles in the body include helping with the absorption of calcium, modulating the immune system, maintaining healthy bones,
preventing rickets and osteoporosis. This vitamin prevents inflammatory reactions, reduces the risk of infection.
Signs and symptoms of the deficiency
- Frequent infections or illnesses
- Fatigue and muscle weakness
- Bone and joint pain
- Fractures
- Depression
- Slow wound healing
Symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency in children include:
- irritability
- lethargy
- bone pain or fractures
- deformities of the teeth
- developmental delays
Source:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms
