skin characteristics, location, clothing, and other factors.
What About Vitamin D Supplements?
If testing confirms a deficiency, a healthcare professional may recommend a vitamin D supplement and an appropriate dose. More is not always better—excessive vitamin D supplementation can raise calcium levels and cause serious health problems.
And if your leg or bone pain is persistent, severe, associated with swelling, redness, weakness, numbness, or follows an injury, don’t assume it’s simply a vitamin deficiency. Getting the underlying cause checked is important.
Vitamin D is important for strong bones and healthy
