<p>Today, I’m going to tell you about some of the symptoms that you probably didn’t know were related to vitamin D deficiency. The most common signs that you’re vitamin D deficient include lower back pain, depression, high blood pressure, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Blood tests only show you the inactive form of vitamin D and don't tell you about vitamin D at the cellular level. Instead, look out for some of the surprising signs of vitamin D deficiency. </p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Head sweating </p> <p>This is typically seen in infants but can also be seen in teenagers and adults.</p> <p><br></p> <p>2. Sweating more at night </p> <p>If you’re vitamin D deficient, you may sweat excessively, even if the room is cool. You might also wake up with a moist pillow. </p> <p><br></p> <p>3. Mood swings </p> <p>Vitamin D controls mood regulation, so if you’re deficient, you could experience a range of moods in a short time. </p> <p><br></p> <p>4. Procrastinating </p> <p>If you constantly put things off for later, you could be vitamin D deficient!</p> <p><br></p> <p>5. Panic attacks</p> <p>Low vitamin D levels can cause panic attacks, so try taking high doses of vitamin D3 if you’re experiencing them.</p> <p><br></p> <p>6. Achiness</p> <p>Achiness in the pelvis, lower back, hips, and upper legs is often a sign of low vitamin D. </p> <p><br></p> <p>7. Loss of muscle strength </p> <p>If you have low vitamin D, you won’t have enough calcium in the muscles. Calcium allows the muscle to contract and is also involved in muscle production. </p> <p><br></p> <p>8. Stiffness</p> <p>Stiffness related to vitamin D deficiency usually occurs in the knees and fingers. This is related to inflammation, weakened cartilage, and weakened collagen. </p> <p><br></p> <p>9. Chronic fatigue</p> <p>Vitamin D supports your mitochondria, the energy factories of the cell. Without enough vitamin D, you can’t make energy. </p> <p><br></p> <p>10. Slowed down thinking</p> <p>Vitamin D deficiency can cause diminished cognitive function. </p> <p><br></p> <p>11. Difficulty feeling satisfied </p> <p>If you’re vitamin D deficient, you might not feel satisfied after eating, and you’ll have a tendency to overeat. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Consider taking around 10,000 to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day, along with the cofactors magnesium, vitamin K2, zinc, and vitamin B6.</p> <p><br></p>