How to increase Vitamin D
Vitamin D can be increased by eating eggs or fish, getting enough sunlight or taking vitamin supplements
Published Date : 2022-05-22T12:51:33.526Z
Updated Date : 2022-05-22T13:00:04.258Z
Does sunlight contain VItamin D?
Sunlight does not contain vitamin D. Your body already has vitamin D in a different chemical form. But sunlight is needed to activate this into active or useful Vitamin D.
Vitamin D test
A simple blood test can tell you if your deficient.
Calcium Level
Calcium levels can also be measured and if your blood calcium is low, it may imply a vitamin D deficiency.
Why is my Vitamin D low even after eating the right foods?
Vitamin D levels are controlled by a hormone in your body called "Parathyroid Hormone". Your kidney is also involved in the manufacture of VItamin D. Disorders of both may affect your Vitamin D levels.
Kidneys
If your kidney is not working correctly, you may have a low VItamin D level. Consider a Renal Function Test to check your kidney helath.
Parathyroid Hormone
Parathyroid hormone deficiency can lead to low Vitamin D levels. You can get a blood test to measure your Parathyroid levels.