Low vitamin D levels have been linked to several illnesses, including heart disease, breast cancer, dementia, and depression. Vitamin D deficiency treatment Dubai focuses on identifying underlying deficiencies that may also lead to bone disorders, including osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults and rickets in youngsters.
However, you might not know that low vitamin D levels can also cause headaches, dizziness, exhaustion, and low energy. Low Vitamin D treatment Dubai often addresses these lesser-known symptoms that affect daily productivity and overall well-being.
It’s normal for you to feel exhausted, especially at that time of year when the days are shorter, the sun sleeps longer, and we’re preparing for the winter blues. Vitamin D supplements Dubai are commonly recommended when lifestyle factors limit adequate sun exposure.
Here are some reasons why you may experience fatigue:
- Lack of sleep: This is arguably the most obvious explanation. Numerous studies have been conducted on the advantages of receiving good sleep, the necessity of getting enough sleep, and the dangers of getting too little sleep. Disrupted sleep or insufficient sleep can leave you exhausted, regardless of whether you are treating a common sleep issue like sleep apnea, insomnia, or restless legs syndrome, or whether you are just determined to watch old movies till dawn. Vitamin D test Dubai is often suggested alongside sleep assessments, as insufficient sleep can worsen exhaustion.
- Depression or mood disorders: If you’re depressed, you could discover that all you want to do is lie in bed. Ironically, if you’re taking antidepressants for your depression, they might actually make you feel more exhausted. Additionally, you’ll be more likely to feel worn out and listless if you’re mourning or undergoing ongoing emotional stress. An endocrinologist for Vitamin D issues Dubai may evaluate hormonal imbalances that contribute to fatigue alongside emotional stress.
- Poor diet: You’re picking meals that will probably tire you out when you choose “empty calorie” items, which are heavy in calories but poor in nutrients. Avoid trans fats and moderate saturated fats, limit processed meals, and monitor sugar and carbohydrate intake for balanced energy instead of peaks and crashes.
- Illness or infection: Hundreds of illnesses and ailments can leave you feeling exhausted and disoriented. Anemia, cancer, obesity, and renal disease are just a few of them.
- Exercise deprivation: it’s a vicious cycle. Running a mile or getting on your exercise bike may be the last things you want to do when you’re exhausted. However, the truth is that inactivity causes muscular weakness and poor energy.
- Vitamin D deficiency: This less well-known (and sometimes disregarded) cause of weariness is luckily also one of the simpler issues to recognize and address.
Let’s talk about it since vitamin D shortages and insufficiencies are more frequent than you may think. Vitamin D injection Dubai may be advised when deficiencies are severe or persistent.
A recent report claims that 50% of individuals worldwide suffer from vitamin D insufficiency, and that vitamin D deficiency affects around 1 billion people globally, making it a global public health concern.
The good news is that getting your vitamin D levels checked is not too difficult. Your doctor may conduct a Vitamin D blood test Dubai. Additionally, raising your vitamin D levels is usually as simple once you become aware of your current situation.
The goal is to reach and maintain what is known as the “Goldilocks Level” (not too little, not too much, but just right) after you are aware of your vitamin D level. Dr. Barbara recommends a range of 30 to 50 ng/mL for vitamin D. (Below 20 ng/mL is deemed inadequate.) IV therapy for Vitamin D Dubai may be used in selected cases to restore optimal levels efficiently.
Does Vitamin D Deficiency Make You Tired?
Yes, you will feel exhausted and have poor energy if you aren’t receiving enough vitamin D.
A study found that vitamin D insufficiency was associated with shorter sleep duration, worse sleep efficiency, and even later bedtimes, indicating that even youngsters with this deficit are susceptible to sleep problems.
However, Vitamin D replacement therapy Dubai supports muscle strength and physical stamina.
Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Dizziness?
It’s certainly possible that vitamin D deficiency causes dizziness.
You may feel lightheaded or dizzy if you don’t get enough sleep. Furthermore, chronic tiredness syndrome frequently manifests as dizziness and balance problems.
It makes sense that low vitamin D levels can cause dizziness and related problems since we know that vitamin D affects so many bodily processes, including circadian rhythms, which in turn help regulate sleep.
Furthermore, several studies have examined the impact of vitamin D on BPPV, the most prevalent type of peripheral vertigo.
Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Headaches?
Low vitamin D levels are linked to a higher incidence of headaches, although this is not yet a cause-and-effect relationship.
Research was done on middle-aged males that revealed individuals with low-serum vitamin D were at increased risk for regular headaches in comparison to those with higher vitamin D levels.
In fact, the study found that “men with a low level of vitamin D were more than twice as likely to have headaches at least once a week as compared to those with the highest levels.”
Although only 9.6% of the research participants reported having chronic headaches, their average vitamin D levels were lower (38.3 nmol/L) than those of people without headaches (43.9 nmol/L). As an aside, the MOHAP states that serum concentrations of 25(OH)D are reported in both nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) and nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). This is important for math geeks who want to better understand how these numbers compare with the “Goldilocks” levels discussed earlier in this blog. One ng/mL is equivalent to 2.5 nmol/L, and one nmol/L is equivalent to 0.4 ng/mL.)
Book An Appointment With Dr. Barbara
Booking an appointment is the first step toward understanding and managing your vitamin D levels effectively. A consultation with Dr. Barbara allows proper evaluation, testing, and a personalized nutritional deficiency treatment Dubai plan based on your needs. Early assessment helps address symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or low energy, ensuring long-term vitamin D balance and improved overall well-being.