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What causes Vitamin D deficiency?
People with darker skin tend to have lower blood levels of Vitamin D because the pigment (melanin) acts as a shade, reducing Vitamin D production.
Causes: Vitamin D Deficiency
Dark Skin Tone: People with darker skin produce less vitamin D from sunlight because the melanin in their skin reduces the absorption of sunlight.
Overview
There is a reason why Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin”. A fat-soluble vitamin, Vitamin D is produced in your skin in response to sunlight, and Vitamin D is unique because your skin makes it by sunlight. Vitamin D is one of many vitamins our bodies need to stay healthy.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a super important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. It’s often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our skin can make it when we’re out in the sun. Vitamin D helps our bones stay strong by helping our bodies absorb calcium. It also plays a role in supporting our immune system, keeping us ready to fight off yucky germs. You can find vitamin D in some foods, and your body can make it on its own with a little help from sunlight. So, think of vitamin D as your body’s sunny sidekick, keeping you strong and well!