Let's talk about how to spot the differences between a calcium deficiency and a vitamin D deficiency. Some of the symptoms of a calcium deficiency and a vitamin D deficiency are very similar. This could be because a calcium deficiency could be caused by not having enough vitamin D.
Symptoms of a calcium deficiency:
• Numbness or tingling in the lips, mouth, fingers, or toes
• Muscle spasms or aches
• Confusion
• Spasm in the throat
• Stiffness
• Tetany
• Red spots
A few things to keep in mind regarding a calcium deficiency:
• Are you consuming dairy? We get a lot of calcium from dairy
• Dark leafy green greens contain calcium
• Trout is high in calcium
• Clams are high in calcium
• Calcium channel blockers can potentially cause a calcium deficiency
• Calcium is influenced by magnesium (too much or too little magnesium could lead to a calcium deficiency)
• If you're too alkaline, you're not going to be able to absorb calcium
• If you're low in vitamin K2, calcium can't be transported out of the joints or the blood
Symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency:
• Depression
• High blood pressure
• Insomnia
• Muscle aches (lower back pain)
• Bone pain
• Lowered immune system
• Inflammation
A few things to keep in mind regarding a vitamin D deficiency:
• Are you getting enough sun?
• Fatty fish contains vitamin D
• Being overweight, age, and darker skin are all risk factors for a vitamin D deficiency