{"product_id":"d-vitamin-test","title":"D-vitamin test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDo you suffer from vitamin D deficiency?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThen you are not alone. \u003cstrong\u003eNearly two-thirds of Europe's population does not have sufficient levels of vitamin D in their bodies.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fat-soluble vitamin is important for a variety of functions in the body and is responsible for increasing the intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system, muscles and bones, among other things.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D is also linked to your mental health. Vitamin D deficiency can cause serious conditions, especially if the deficiency has been present for a long period of time. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Quicktest Vitamin D Self-Test is used to detect the level of 5-OH-vitamin D in the blood. The test shows positive for vitamin D deficiency if your vitamin D levels are below 30 ng\/ml.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCause of vitamin D deficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\nDuring the winter months when the sun is low in our northern latitudes, our bodies cannot produce vitamin D themselves using sunlight. This puts us at greater risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. You can also develop a vitamin D deficiency if you have a disease that makes it difficult for your intestines to absorb nutrients, or if you eat a very limited diet. Vegans and other people who do not eat fish or fortified foods are at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency if they do not take supplements.\n\u003ch2\u003eSymptoms of vitamin D deficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\nVitamin D deficiency in adults is a condition that develops over a long period of time. \u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms of vitamin D deficiency are often diffuse and can include general fatigue, depression, lack of energy, muscle weakness\/muscle cramps, digestive problems and headaches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D deficiency can cause serious conditions, especially if the deficiency has occurred over a longer period of time. If there is too little vitamin D, the absorption of calcium in the body is inhibited, which in turn affects the bone tissue. \u003cstrong\u003eSevere vitamin D deficiency can cause symptoms in the form of softer or more fragile bones, known as osteoporosis.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChildren are particularly vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency as their bones need vitamin D to develop properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nLow levels of vitamin D can lead to premature birth, increased risk of preeclampsia and lower birth weight, among other things.\n\n \n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nFact-checked 2024-11-11 by\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Doctor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/om-oss\/\"\u003eFredrik Lönnqvist \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375007342976,"sku":"DVI907","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_d-vitamin-1.jpg?v=1770665946","url":"https:\/\/quicktest.se\/en-be\/products\/vitamin-d-test","provider":"Quicktest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}