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During the winter months, many of us don’t get enough vitamin D because one of the best sources of this important vitamin is sunshine. Approximately 20% of the population in the UK have a vitamin D deficiency, 60% of the population are considered as having insufficient levels of vitamin D. So, what are the signs of vitamin D deficiency and what can you do to combat them? Read on to find out more:
Fatigue and Poor Sleep
One of the most common symptoms when you have a severe vitamin D deficiency is an overwhelming feeling of fatigue. To add to that, poor sleep is another symptom. Practising good sleep hygiene is important for making sure you get the best quality sleep, so we’d recommend having a warm bath, reading instead of watching TV and using some REN Clean Skincare And Now To Sleep Pillow Spray before you get in bed.
Getting More Colds and Bugs
Another important function of vitamin D is keeping the immune system running properly and some studies have associated lower levels of vitamin D with increased risk of infection. Given the fact that we’re still coming through a global pandemic, we know that staying as healthy as we can is important to most people so we recommend adding Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Ultimate to your supplement regimen, as these vitamins offer benefits to not only skin health but also the wellbeing of our immune system, muscles, teeth and mucous membranes.
Hair Loss
Vitamin D is essential for healthy hair that grows optimally and a deficiency can cause hair to fall out or slow growth because a deficiency intervenes with a follicle’s life cycle. If you’re experiencing hair loss related to vitamin D deficiency, we’d recommend trying Color Wow Color Security Shampoo. Unlike typical shampoos, this shampoo is uniquely formulated with no ingredients that leave behind residues which can dull colour or even worse impede hair growth and lead to hair thinning and loss.
Dry Skin
Low levels of vitamin D have been associated with skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, both of which can make the skin very dry and cracked. Decleor Cica Botanic Face Mask is Decléor’s 99% natural-origin face mask enriched with centella asiatica extract. This face mask provides instant nourishment to help restore and soothe dry, delicate skin that is prone to redness.
Muscle Aches
Being deficient in Vitamin D can often cause sufferers to feel pain in their muscles, which can make it very hard to function normally and can have a great impact on your life. Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak works as a powerful synergy for overworked, tired and aching muscles. Energising and uplifting extracts of birch, juniper, clove, alpine lavender, wild thyme and blue chamomile, combined with sea salt, warm the muscles and recharge the body.