Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms In Men

 
Before we begin our discussion on vitamin D deficiency symptoms in men, I think its important to get to the basics of vitamins and particularly vitamin D.  Vitamins are organic compounds which our bodies need in small amounts in order to sustain life.  We get some of our vitamins from food or supplements because our body either doesn’t produce any or not enough.  At this time 13  vitamins are recognized.
 
There are two types of vitamins, fat and water soluble vitamins.  Vitamin D is an example of a fat soluble vitamins.  A fat soluble vitamin  can be stored either in the liver or our bodies fat.  Since they can be stored they can stay  in or bodies for days or even months.  Water soluble vitamins are not stored so of course they don’t stay with us as long and get expelled with our urine.
 
Vitamin D can also be obtained from sun exposure.  This happens when the ultraviolet rays from sunshine shines on our skin and creates vitamin D synthesis.  This is an absolutely fabulous way to get our required vitamin D, but there some things to keep in mind.  Obviously we need to be careful and not get over exposure from the sun.  Another situation is depending upon where you live in the world and depending on which season it is, there are times that you get either very limited or no exposure from the sun.
 

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms In Men – How To Avoid.

 
Obtaining Vitamin D from food in its natural state is limited.  Good sources are fish such as tuna, salmon, and mackerel.  Vitamin D can also be obtained from fish liver oil.  Smaller amounts can be found egg yolks, cheese and beef liver.  Typically most Americans are receiving most of their dietary vitamin D from foods that are fortified with vitamin D.  Examples are milk, some breakfast cereals, and some orange juice,margarine,yogurt and other food products.
 

 
Recommended daily allowance or RDA varies with age.  Quantities are listed in IU’s (international units or micrograms (mcg).  1 mcg is equivalent to 40 IU.  0 -12 months – 400IU or 10mcg.  1 – 70 years – 600IU or 15mcg.  Over years -  800IU or 20mcg.
 

Some Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms In Men

 
Some vitamin D deficiency symptoms in men are rickets and osteomalcia.  Having rickets results in the bone tissue not properly mineralizing or having soft bones.  Getting rickets is fairly rare today because of the fortification on vitamin D being added to our foods.  Osteomalcia is similar to rickets in that your bones are under mineralized and soft.
 
You can be tested to see if you are maintaining  an adequate supply of vitamin D in your system.  Request a lab test be done from your doctor.  Some vitamin D supplements can interfere with medications, so make sure your doctor is aware of any vitamin D supplements that you are taking.  Vitamin D deficiency symptoms in men can include  depression , chronic fatigue, weight loss, diabetes ,heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, bone pain, bones that fracture easily, compressed vertebrae, muscle weakness, hypocalcemia, pelvic flattening, bones that bend and dental issues.