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Vitamin D deficiency – What does it mean for your health?

Vitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin", plays a crucial role in our health and well-being. It helps maintain strong bones, strengthens the immune system and contributes to a wide range of physiological processes. However, many people suffer from vitamin D deficiency, often without realizing it. In this post, we delve into what vitamin D deficiency is, why it occurs, what symptoms you should be aware of, and how ValidaHealth can help you get the right treatment.

What is vitamin D and why is it important?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus – two important minerals for bone health. It also plays an important role in the immune system, muscle function and cell division.

Functions of vitamin D in the body:

  1. Bone strength: Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium, which is necessary for building and maintaining strong bones.
  2. Immune defense: It strengthens the body's defenses against infections.
  3. Muscle function: It contributes to healthy muscle function, which is especially important for the elderly.
  4. Mental health: Studies show a link between vitamin D levels and mood, especially in preventing depression.

What causes vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency can occur when the body does not get enough sunlight or through diet. The following factors increase the risk:


  • Lack of sunlight: If you live in a northern climate where the sun is not strong enough in the winter, your body may have difficulty producing sufficient vitamin D.
  • Diet: A diet lacking in foods like fatty fish, eggs, and fortified dairy products can lead to deficiency.
  • Age: With age, the body becomes less able to produce vitamin D from sunlight.
  • Dark skin: Darker skin contains more melanin, which reduces the body's ability to produce vitamin D.
  • Health problems: Conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or kidney disease can reduce the absorption of vitamin D.

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency can manifest itself in different ways, depending on the degree of deficiency. Some of the most common symptoms include:


  1. Fatigue and lack of energy
  2. Muscle pain or weakness
  3. Pain in bones and joints
  4. Frequent infections, especially in the respiratory tract
  5. Hair loss
  6. Mood swings or depression
  7. Slow wound healing

In severe cases, vitamin D deficiency can lead to brittle bones (osteoporosis) in adults and rickets in children.

How can ValidaHealth help you?

At ValidaHealth, we offer a Vitamin and Mineral blood test for only DKK 1500, which gives you an accurate analysis of your vitamin D level. This test helps identify any deficiencies so that we can give you targeted recommendations for supplements or other measures.

Our process:

  1. Book an appointment: Contact us online or by phone.
  2. Blood test: Have a blood test taken at our clinic or at a local hospital.
  3. Answer: You will get your results quickly and our healthcare professionals will guide you on how to best improve your levels.

Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency

Once you have had your vitamin D level measured, there are several ways to improve it:

1. Dietary supplements:

An easy and effective way to raise your vitamin D levels. The dosage depends on the degree of deficiency and your individual needs.

2. Sunlight:

Spend time outdoors during the day, especially in the summer months. 10-30 minutes of exposed skin can be enough.

3. Diet:

Increase your intake of vitamin D-rich foods such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, egg yolks, and fortified products such as milk and cereals.

4. Follow-up:

If you have already been diagnosed with a deficiency, regular blood tests are recommended to monitor your levels.

Why choose ValidaHealth?

  • Fast response time: Get your blood test results at sundhed.dk within a few hours.
  • Expertise: Our healthcare professionals specialize in guiding you about vitamins and minerals.
  • Tailor-made solutions: We offer individually tailored blood test packages and treatments.
  • Security: We cooperate with the regions and only use certified methods.

When should you get your vitamin D level checked?

You should consider a blood test if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned, or if you are in one of the following risk groups:


  • Elderly people
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • People with dark skin
  • People who avoid the sun or use a lot of sunscreen
  • People with chronic diseases such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease