Vitamin D deficiency is a pandemic, yet it is the nearly under diagnosed and under treated nutritional deficiency in the world. Serum concentration of 25(OH)D is the most reliable marker of vitamin D status. 1 Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline states that serum 25(OH)D below 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/liter), 21-29 ng/mL (52.5-72.5 nmol/liter) and 30-100 ng/mL is defined as vitamin D deficiency (VDD), insufficiency and sufficiency, respectively. Numerous studies across various regions of the India indicate that approximately 70-90% of apparently healthy population is vitamin D deficient (VDD).
1 Prevalence amongst females than in males of VDD was found to be higher. The factors accountable for VDD could be skin complexion, inadequate exposure to sunlight and vegetarian food habits. Most Indians are not aware that they need additional vitamin D supplements. Additionally, the cost of…
