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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.
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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.