Vitamin D (25-OH)
What is Vit D in blood tests?
Vit D Measurement
Low: Below 20ng/mL
High: Above 50ng/mL
About Vitamin D (25-OH)
Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and hormone regulation.
The reasons for low Vit D
Low vitamin D is common and results from insufficient sun exposure, poor diet, or absorption disorders. Increasing sun exposure, consuming fatty fish, fortified dairy, and supplementing with Vitamin D3 can help restore optimal levels.
The reasons for elevated Vit D
High vitamin D levels are typically caused by excessive supplementation, leading to calcium buildup in the blood. Reducing supplementation, increasing hydration, and monitoring calcium levels can prevent toxicity.
Is it bad too have too high/low Vit D?
Low vitamin D can contribute to weakened bones, muscle weakness, increased risk of fractures, frequent infections, and chronic diseases.
Excess vitamin D may result in hypercalcemia, leading to kidney stones, nausea, cardiovascular complications, and potential toxicity.