Why your vitamin D levels are low even after taking supplements?

Experts suggest that if you’re still unable to meet your vitamin D needs despite taking supplements, it could point to an underlying issue. While adequate sun exposure is the best source of vitamin D, and supplements can help if sunlight or diet aren’t sufficient, persistent deficiencies may signal a deeper health concern.

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Dr. Manjusha Agarwal Discusses How Gut Health, Obesity, and Organ Diseases Affect Vitamin D Absorption

Dr. Manjusha Agarwal, a senior consultant in internal medicine at Gleneagles Hospital Parel in Mumbai, explained that factors such as gut health, obesity, kidney issues, or liver diseases can have a major impact on how the body absorbs and processes vitamin D.

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Dr. Nandini Sarwate Highlights How Gut Health and Fat Absorption Impact Vitamin D Intake

Dr. Nandini Sarwate, chief nutritional advisor at Utopian Drinks, explained that vitamin D absorption relies on the gut’s ability to absorb dietary fats. Conditions that hinder fat absorption, such as liver disease, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease, can disrupt the body’s ability to take in vitamin D.

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Importance of Healthy Fats for Optimal Vitamin D Absorption, Warns Dr. Agarwal

Dr. Agarwal noted that vitamin D requires healthy fats for optimal absorption. “When people take these supplements on an empty stomach or with low-fat meals, it can significantly reduce their effectiveness,” she explained.