Vitamin D Deficiency: The Silent Epidemic in India

What You Need to Know About Low Vitamin D Levels and How to Fix It
In recent years, Vitamin D deficiency has become a silent epidemic in India — affecting more than 70% of the population, including both children and adults. Despite being known as the “sunshine vitamin,” low levels of Vitamin D are increasingly found even in sunny regions like Punjab.

So, what’s causing this widespread deficiency, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down.

☀️ What is Vitamin D and Why is It So Important?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps:

Absorb calcium and phosphorus

Maintain bone and teeth strength

Support immune system function

Regulate mood and fight depression

Without enough Vitamin D, your body struggles to maintain essential functions, leading to fatigue, bone pain, hair loss, muscle weakness, and even frequent infections.

🧪 Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
Most people don’t realize they’re deficient until a blood test confirms it. Here are common signs:

Constant tiredness or low energy

Muscle cramps or joint pain

Low immunity – frequent colds or flu

Depression or mood swings

Back pain or bone discomfort

Slow wound healing

📉 What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency in India?
Even with abundant sunlight, many Indians still lack Vitamin D due to:

Indoor lifestyle – limited sun exposure

Use of sunscreen or covered clothing

Air pollution reducing UVB rays

Poor dietary intake (low in dairy, eggs, fish)

Obesity or other health conditions affecting absorption

💊 How to Fix It: Natural and Supplement Solutions
Get Daily Sunlight
Aim for 15–30 minutes of morning sun (before 10:30 AM) on your face, arms, and legs. No sunscreen.

Eat Vitamin D-Rich Foods

Egg yolks

Fortified milk and cereals

Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel)

Cod liver oil

Take Supplements (with Doctor's Advice)
In many cases, especially if levels are severely low, doctors prescribe Vitamin D3 supplements like 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks.

✅ At Intros Care, we provide lab testing for Vitamin D levels and doctor consultation to help you start the right supplement dosage.

🧠 Bonus Tip: Combine with Calcium
Vitamin D works best when combined with calcium for stronger bones and better absorption. If you're taking a D3 supplement, ask your doctor about adding a calcium supplement too.

🏥 Get Tested Today at Intros Care
Wondering if you’re deficient in Vitamin D? Visit Intros Care, Sector 111, Mohali, for:

Vitamin D Test (25(OH)D3)

Expert consultation

Doctor-prescribed D3 supplements available

📞 Call us: 76580 55455
📍Visit us: SCO-1001, Connaught Place, TDI City, Sector 111, Mohali
📱 WhatsApp for home sample collection