Beat Winter Bone Pain: Easy Ways to Overcome Vitamin D Deficiency

• Despite abundant sunshine, one in four Indians suffers from Vitamin D deficiency, especially worsening in winter due to weaker sun and cloudy skies.
• Vitamin D deficiency leads to fatigue, weakness, bone/muscle issues, tooth decay, and a weak immune system, exacerbating joint pain in winter.
• Vitamin D3 comes from sunlight, while D2 is from food/supplements; adults need 600-800 IU daily, children 400 IU, and seniors/pregnant women 800-1000 IU.
• Normal Vitamin D levels are 30-50 ng/ml; lower levels indicate deficiency risk.
• Combat deficiency by consuming fortified foods (milk, cereals, nuts, soy), mushrooms (rich in D2), and doctor-prescribed supplements; milk/curd with calcium also helps.

Why It Matters: Combat winter Vitamin D deficiency with fortified foods, mushrooms, and supplements to strengthen bones and immunity.