Vitamin D Check

Vitamin D is active in almost every cell in our body and influences cellular metabolism. Vitamin D is crucial throughout life for the formation and maintenance of bones and ensures that calcium from food can be effectively absorbed and incorporated into your bones. The musculature also benefits, as it supports your muscular performance and improves coordination ability.

Some studies have provided indications that vitamin D may be important for cardiovascular health, could reduce the risk of diabetes and some types of cancer, and strengthens the immune system. However, other studies have not been able to confirm these effects.

With a mild deficiency, symptoms are very non-specific, and only with a very severe vitamin D deficiency do typical symptoms such as muscle weakness and bone pain occur. Older people in particular are at risk of developing a deficiency, as vitamin D synthesis decreases with age.

Are you rarely outdoors, do you usually cover your body entirely, or do you have dark skin? If so, the risk of developing a deficiency is increased. In general, there is a seasonal issue, as in Northern Europe from November to February there is too little sunlight to produce sufficient vitamin D.

Overdosage is only possible through an excessively high intake of vitamin D supplements, which can promote the formation of kidney stones or calcification of the kidneys.

If you would like to find out more about vitamin D, simply book an appointment at one of our avi practices and discuss this with our medical team. Together you can decide whether a vitamin D test is appropriate for you.

Good to know: At present, laboratory testing is only covered by statutory health insurance for specific pre-existing conditions.