Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency in Kids — And What To Do About It
Vitamin D is essential for so many functions in the body — especially for growing kids! But what are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency in kids and what can we do about it? I’ll be answering just that — coming right up.
Your kids need LOTS of Vitamin D as they grow, because it’s essential for some key areas of their health.
- #1 Vitamin D works with calcium to develop and strengthen kids bones as they grow!
- #2 Studies show that vitamin D is a great way to strengthen the immune system and help prevent illness — especially during flu season. We’ve linked one study in the description box below that shows an example of this!
- #3 Vitamin D helps balance hormones and mood — and every parent knows kids have a lot of both! It helps regulate adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin in the brain.
So, let’s talk about Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency in Kids:
Children with moderately low levels of Vitamin D often show few symptoms of a deficiency, which can make it difficult for parents to spot without taking blood work. Even if your kid is only a little deficient, the long term health effects of low Vitamin D are still cause for concern.
For kids with a moderate to severe vitamin D deficiency, you may notice any of the following:
- Frequent muscle cramps
- Increased bone fractures
- Shorter than average height
- Dental cavities
- Fatigue
- Bone or joint pain
- Anxiety
- Hair loss
- Frequent illness or poor immune response
- Weight gain
What about Vitamin D Deficiency Causes?
The best natural source of vitamin D is sunlight! Unfortunately, most of us are still deficient in vitamin D — even if we spend time outdoors. Clouds, sun screen, and air pollution all can limit our access to sunlight.
Thankfully, there’s a super safe and super easy way to boost vitamin D for your kids! Supplements! Two vitamin D supplements we love at The Healthy Place are:
* Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 + K2 Gummies
* Natures Plus Animal Parade Vitamin D3 500 IU Children’s Chewable
These vitamin D supplements will help your kids replenish their Vitamin D stores — and they’re tasty too!
Another great way to proactively avoid a vitamin D deficiency in children is to give them a good multivitamin:
* Nordic Naturals Nordic Berries Multivitamin Gummies
* Natures Plus Animal Parade Children’s Chewable Multi and
* Natures Plus Animal Parade Baby Plex Sugar-Free Liquid Drops — to avoid symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in babies) — are some of our favorites at The Healthy Place.
These vitamin supplements are delicious, made with pure ingredients with great sourcing, and delivered in a form that is easy on the stomach and absorbed really well.
Each is vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with quality nutrients that support optimal health to help your little ones perform at, and feel, their very best!
So — hopefully now you know more about the symptoms of vitamin D deficiencies in kids and why vitamin D is so essential to kids’ health!
Which of these vitamin D supplements are you excited to try for your kids? Let us know in the comments below!
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