Signs Of A Vitamin D Deficiency

Delayed Wound Healing

For the body to recover correctly, it must have adequate nutrients, vitamins, and other essential elements. A deficiency in vitamin D, which plays a significant role in the recovery process, will slow the healing process of wounds. An injury causes cells in the skin to demand high amounts of vitamin D.

Vitamin D manages genes that promote the creation of antimicrobial peptides that support the immune system and fight infections from wounds. A deficiency in vitamin D compromises the immune system making one more susceptible to harmful bacteria. Increasing one's intake of vitamin D will prevent delayed wound healing resulting and speed up the recovery process.

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