you aren’t eating a balanced, complete diet

your intestines aren’t absorbing the vitamin properly

you’re not spending enough time outside to absorb adequate vitamin D levels through
sun exposure

If your vitamin D levels are low and you’re having symptoms of bone pain, a doctor
may recommend a special scan to check bone density. Doctors use this painless scan
to evaluate a person’s bone health

people who don’t get much exposure to the sun

older adults
people with obesity
babies who are breastfed only (formula is usually fortified with vitamin D)
people who have had gastric bypass surgery
people who have a disease that affects the intestines and makes it difficult for
the body to absorb nutrients, such as Crohn’s disease

weakened immune system

weak bones
depression
fatigue
slow wound healing
hair loss