Are Vitamin D Shots Right For You?
- October 2, 2024
- Written by : Rebecca LaMarca, MSN, APN-BC, CNS
Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is best known as being produced by UV rays from sunlight hitting the skin and leading to vitamin D synthesis.1 But with long workdays indoors, sometimes it can be challenging to get enough sunlight.
While vitamin D can also be obtained from some foods and dietary supplements, some people may find it easier or more efficient to get vitamin D injections. In this blog, we’ll address the benefits of vitamin D shots and the causes of vitamin D deficiency to help you decide whether injections are right for you.
Vitamin D shot benefits
Vitamin D is necessary to help build and maintain healthy bones because it helps absorb calcium, which is the key component of bones. According to the Mayo Clinic, vitamin D’s “anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties support immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity.”2
Research has shown that vitamin D can help treat inherited bone disorders, psoriasis and rickets; prevent osteoporosis; and reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis and bone fractures, according to the Mayo Clinic.
At IV Elements, we offer vitamin D booster shots that can be administered with a vitamin therapy treatment or as a standalone injection.
What causes vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common, affecting roughly half of the world’s population, according to the Cleveland Clinic.3
Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by a lack of the nutrient in your diet or sunlight. Alternatively, your body may not absorb or use vitamin D properly. Certain medical conditions (cystic fibrosis, obesity and kidney disease) and medications (laxatives and prednisone), as well as weight loss surgeries, can cause a vitamin D deficiency.
In children, a severe lack of vitamin D can cause rickets, which can present with muscle weakness, bone pain and/or joint deformities.
These symptoms aren’t as obvious in adults. In fact, a vitamin D deficiency in adults may not have symptoms at all. But common signs include fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, and/or a change in mood.
Book an appointment for a vitamin D injection
If you’re suffering from a vitamin D deficiency, shots of vitamin D may be right for you. Book an appointment with us at any of our locations or in-home through our mobile service.
REFERENCES
- Office of Dietary Supplements – Vitamin D. (n.d.). https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
- Vitamin D. (2023, August 10). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-d/art-20363792
Vitamin D deficiency. (2024, August 28). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15050-vitamin-d-vitamin-d-deficiency
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