10 symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency: Fatigue, joint pain

By Namita S Kalla | June 20, 2025 | Image: Canva

10 symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency: Fatigue, joint pain

Chronic fatigue

If you’re tired despite adequate sleep, low vitamin D could impair your energy metabolism and leave you drained

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Bone aches

Persistent pain or tenderness in your bones, especially hips, ribs or pelvis, could indicate poor vitamin D levels impacting bone strength

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Weak muscles

Difficulty with stairs or getting up from a chair? Vitamin D supports muscle function and its lack can limit your strength and balance

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Mood swings

Unexpected depression or low mood might be linked to low vitamin D disrupting serotonin levels, so don’t ignore persistent blue feelings

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Frequent infections

If colds or flu hit you often, low vitamin D might be hindering your immune response to everyday viral challenges

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Hair loss

Hair thinning or loss, particularly in  women, could be traced back to insufficient vitamin D affecting follicle health

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Slow healing

Wounds or cuts taking ages to recover  may be linked to vitamin D, which plays a critical role in cell regeneration

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Joint pains

Aches or stiffness in joints, especially with no clear cause, might be a sign that your bones and cartilage aren’t properly supported

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Appetite loss

Unexpected lack of hunger could signal  low vitamin D interfering with digestive signals and nutrient uptake

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Pale skin patches

Unusual paleness or patchiness can hint at vitamin D deficiency, as it plays a part in skin health and pigmentation balance

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