I've had a consistent Vit D deficiency for a few years, probably longer. I don't drink dairy or eat eggs due to allergies so I don't get it that way. I am outside a lot so I'm surprised that I still lack Vit D. At one point, I had to take 50,000iu one day a week. Now I do 1,000/daily or sometimes 5,000. There's a different in how I physically feel and how tired my brain is when my levels are low. 

@melissalandersiectskin-com same here- and I'm outside a lot so I'm surprised I have a low level.

@marlimartiniectskin-com I think I may need to take a vitamin D supplement because I try to stay out of the sun and I feel  sluggish.

I drink a lot of milk. Not every day, as I try not to drink it all the time because it makes me phlemmy and I definitely notice it. I grew up with the kind of milk that you had to shake before you drank it. We lived in the country next to a farm and we bought milk and eggs from there. As a kid it didn't have any affect on my body, but now that I'm older it definitely affects my body. With that being said, and the fact that I n ow hid from the sun, I may need to take a vitamin D supplement.

@melissalandersiectskin-com I drink a lot of milk, more than I should and now that I know tanning is the skin's defense mechanism, I hide from the sun. The last time I had labs done, my vitamin D was boarderline, so I'm gonna try to take a vitamin D supplement.

Just like many others have mentioned in the comments I too did not know that I had a vitamin D deficiency and I have been on a prescription from my doctor that I take once a week for a couple years. It has made a huge difference in my energy levels and overall well being. I wish they tested for more vitamin levels because I highly doubt I am hitting all my wickets. Im really thinking about seeing a functional medicine doctor to see how I can improve my overall well being. 

@rebeccamatuskaiectskin-com I think mine came from the same causes. I'm not a huge milk drinker.. I cant stand the after taste for some reason. I also go through periods where I will eat a lot of eggs and then I never want to touch another egg again. Getting on the vitamin D supplements really helped fill in the gaps in my nutrition for sure!

@delaneyhiggonsiectskin-com I never really thought about the COVID part and keeping people in doors but that's so true! For me personally I feel like I'm lacking more in vitamin D during the summer months because its just too dang hot outside and I'd rather be in the shade or in the AC. This summer with having access to a pool on the daily I have been getting outside more. I hope that helps my levels.

This post is interesting. You don't realize how your body works together and how lack of one thing or too much of another thing can cause a whole other thing. Vitamin D effects a lot of the body's functions. The part about darker tone people not receiving as much vitamin d from the sun due to our melanin surprised me. I think this discussion was a much needed one and reassured me of the steps I take with my supplements. 

@torimcneilliectskin-com I would like to say I'll start drinking a glass of milk but too much dairy isn't good for my body either. So yeah there's that supplements are my best bet.

@brandyhunteriectskin-com That's been something that has been on my mind as well. I'm sure there is so much that I do not know about me