How to Tell if We Had Vitamin D Deficiency

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Who were most at risk of low vitamin D levels?

Vegans and vegetarians, people over the age of 70, and people with dark skin

As vegans and vegetarians don't eat non-veg or dairy products, they can get vitamin D from supplements and exposure to sunlight.

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Vitamin D deficiency is commonly known by "25-hydroxy vitamin D" test.

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