Do you have a vitamin D deficiency? Our quiz can help you find out.Updated 10 hours ago
Not sure if you have enough vitamin D? Curious about what factors influence its absorption and blood levels?
The ideal solution is to have your vitamin D3 levels tested. If you haven't had a blood test, you can try our informative quiz. As a bonus, the quiz also provides a wealth of valuable information on this topic, along with relevant recommendations based on your results. If necessary, it will guide you toward suitable products.
What Contributes to Vitamin D Deficiency?
• Insufficient sun exposure without UV protection
• Dark skin type (the darker the skin, the longer the time spent in the sun needs to be, as vitamin D synthesis slows down)
• Diet (vegans and people whose diets lack sufficient wild fatty fish, or those who follow a low-fat diet, are particularly at risk of deficiency)
• Frequent illnesses or infections (the immune system needs sufficient vitamin D to function properly; fighting infections depletes vitamin D)
• Inflammatory bowel diseases lead to reduced absorption
• Kidney and liver diseases (Vitamin D synthesis occurs in the liver and kidneys)
• Increased stress (if you suffer from depression or anxiety, you are also more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency)
• Genetic factors (these can affect vitamin D metabolism)
• Being overweight