You’d think a country with so much sunlight wouldn’t face Vitamin D deficiency. But shockingly, over 70–90% of Indians are low in Vitamin D.
Add to that, Vitamin B12 deficiency is rising too especially in vegetarians, since B12 is mostly found in animal based foods.
Why it matters:
Low Vit D = bone pain, fatigue, low immunity, even mood issues
Low B12 = nerve damage, memory issues, extreme tiredness, and even depression
Common reasons:
Limited sun exposure (urban lifestyle, sunscreen, indoor jobs)
Vegetarian diets without B12 sources.
Poor gut absorption due to medical conditions or medications.
What you can do:
Get tested.
Supplement if needed (under medical guidance)
Spend some safe time in the sun.
Consider B12 rich or fortified foods if you’re vegetarian.
Do you think these deficiencies are taken serious enough by people?
How often do you get tested for Vitamin D and B12?
Yes , you are absolutely correct people don’t take the deficiency of Vitamin D and B12 Deficiency seriously. it is better to get tested early otherwise it will harm their health in future
Why these two deficiencies are largely ignored is because, the symptoms they exhibit look more like the outcomes of stress or strain due to busy life. Regular screening atleast once a year is important to catch these deficiencies. Awareness can be created so that people catch these conditions through early signs of muscle weakness, numbness, poor memory and frequent illnesses. Tofu or soy products can help much in addressing B12 deficiency and mushrooms can be taken towards correcting vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies are often overlooked, despite their significant impact on energy levels, mood, immunity, and overall health. Many people don’t realize that symptoms like fatigue, depression, or brain fog could be linked to low levels of these vitamins. Routine testing isn’t common unless symptoms are severe or a doctor suspects a deficiency. Ideally, individuals—especially those at higher risk (like vegetarians, older adults, or those with limited sun exposure)—should get tested at least once a year. Awareness is growing, but these deficiencies still don’t receive the widespread attention they deserve.
Yes people don’t take vit D and vitB12 deficiency seriously lack of these vitamin deficiency cause serious problems. Vit D deficiency may cause muscle pain ,weekness , increasing risk of infection
VitB12 can cause mouth ulcer , lose of appetite . Shortness in breath
People ignore these because they are not aware about these deficiencies and their implications. You only ask yourself how many people you know are aware about this? Very less right? That’s the problem, people don’t know so they ignore.
I think most people don’t take vitamin D and B12 deficiency seriously, unless they suffer from a potential health issue due to these deficiencies. Mostly these health parameters are overlooked and hasn’t given much attention, thereby not testing it often. But, regularly checking our vitamin levels would be beneficial to identify deficiencies and to regulate the diet accordingly or to access any medical intervention as needed.
No, I don’t think people take Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies seriously enough. Many ignore the symptoms or don’t even know they’re linked to these vitamins. I personally don’t get tested often, but I know it’s important and should be done regularly, especially if you feel tired or weak often. A little awareness can prevent big health issues.
Yeah…. That’s true… not many are aware about this. People don’t take priority about morning sunlight. Even when tiredness hits, many don’t get it checked. They ignore the tiredness think it’s because of work stress, travel etc
The general people are not well informed about the symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency or the potential harm that low levels might cause to the body. In India, vitamin B12 deficiency was becoming a quiet epidemic affecting both men and women. However, this is also true in many other nations, and the main causes of this are bad eating habits, lifestyle choices, and medical disorders that prevent the body from absorbing and consuming this vital nutrient in the right amounts.Despite being known as the “Land of Sunshine”, India faces an alarming health crisis: Vitamin D deficiency. Paradoxically, despite abundant sunlight, studies reveal that nearly 70–90% of the Indian population is deficient in this essential nutrient. Vitamin D plays a critical role in calcium absorption, immune system function, and overall health, yet its deficiency remains largely undiagnosed and untreated, posing serious public health concerns.
It has been known for a while now that the Indian diaspora has a notorious prevalence of vitamin deficiencies, but vitamin D and B12 is astounding, considering that we have the resources and conditions to combat them. I guess these are not taken as seriously as they should be!
The general people are not well informed about the symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency or the potential harm that low levels might cause to the body. In India, vitamin B12 deficiency was becoming a quiet epidemic affecting both men and women. However, this is also true in many other nations, and the main causes of this are bad eating habits, lifestyle choices, and medical disorders that prevent the body from absorbing and consuming this vital nutrient in the right amounts.
Most people don’t take Vitamin D-3 and B-12 deficiencies seriously enough, they often ignore early signs like tiredness, mood swings, or tingling until they get worse. Testing is usually done only when symptoms become noticeable, though ideally, Vitamin D-3 should be checked once a year and B-12 every 1–2 years, especially for vegetarians, older adults, or those with poor diet or low sun exposure.
Absolutely true!
Despite the sun, we’re running low on Vitamin D and B12.
Regular testing and awareness are key. Deficiencies often go unnoticed until they cause real harm.