Why Test for Vitamin D? (€60)
Vitamin D plays a vital role in maintaining strong bones, supporting immune health, regulating mood, and aiding cardiovascular function. Despite its importance, over 50% of the Irish population is deficient in Vitamin D, especially due to limited sun exposure. This hormone is essential for many bodily functions, and a deficiency can contribute to fatigue, low mood, and reduced immunity.
If you’ve been feeling low on energy or run down, a Vitamin D blood test can help identify whether you’re lacking this critical nutrient. The test costs just €60 and does not require fasting, making it quick and easy to complete.
- What a Vitamin D Test Reveals:
- Deficiency Levels: Determines if you have insufficient or severely low Vitamin D levels.
- Bone Health Risk: Low Vitamin D can lead to weakened bones, increased fracture risk, and conditions like osteoporosis or rickets.
- Immune Function: Adequate Vitamin D helps regulate immune responses, making you less vulnerable to infections and chronic inflammation.
- Mood & Mental Health: Deficiencies are linked to increased risk of depression, fatigue, and low mood, especially in winter months.
- Who Should Get Tested?
- Individuals with limited sun exposure
- People with darker skin (who naturally produce less Vitamin D from sunlight)
- Those experiencing fatigue, low mood, or frequent illness
- Individuals on long-term medications that affect Vitamin D absorption
- Older adults or people with known bone density issues