Vitamins & Deficiencies
Everything about vitamin deficiencies including vitamin D, B12, iron, and folate. Learn symptoms and how to test for deficiencies.
2 Conditions in Vitamins & Deficiencies
Vitamin D Deficiency
Also known as: Low Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body doesn't have enough vitamin D, which is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall wellbeing. It's extremely common in the UK, especially during winter months.
1 in 5 adults in the UK
Key Tests:
Vitamin D (25-OH) Blood TestCalcium Blood TestParathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Also known as: Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when you don't have enough iron to produce adequate healthy red blood cells. It's the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and is very treatable.
5% of women, 2% of men in the UK
Key Tests:
Full Blood Count (FBC)Serum FerritinSerum Iron
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