Vitamin D Monitoring Test

Vitamin D is a fat-soluable vitamin. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen.

The recommended amount of Vitamin D is not generally obtained by diet, but it can be made up for by exposure to sunlight.

Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis.

40% of Americans do not get sufficient Vitamin D, and 10% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D.

The amount of Vitamin D made by your skin with exposure to sunlight depends on factors such as the season and time of the day.

Deficiency in vitamin D is associated with increased susceptibility to infection; it has been shown to strengthen immunity.

Vitamin D deficiency generally affects older populations of people who do not get sufficient sun exposure or do not consume fortified foods.

Gastrointestinal issues such as celiac disease can prevent Vitamin D from being absorbed by the intestines.

The good news is that Vitamin D levels can be increased and within 9-12 months, most patients can return to appropriate levels.

Vitamin D is an important vitamin that plays a role in bone density, insulin production and immune function.

The 25-hydroxyvitamin D biomarker is the best way to screen for, and monitor vitamin D levels.

We screen for vitamin D using an advanced dry-blood spot card that provides results that are as accurate as labs ordered by a doctor.