Boost Your Energy Levels with Vitamin D Shots

Have you been feeling more sluggish than usual? Are you having trouble staying awake and focused on tasks at both work and home? While it’s normal to feel tired after a long day, chronic tiredness may point to a Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that up to 10% of the American population may be deficient in at any given time. If you’re feeling fatigued for seemingly no reason, Vitamin D shots may be what you need.

What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency?

There are several different causes of Vitamin D deficiency. The most common cause is a lack of proper nutrition. Foods rich in Vitamin D include eggs, cheese, salmon, tuna and calcium-filled vegetables such as spinach and okra. A Vitamin D deficiency may also be caused by illnesses like thyroid problems, kidney failure, high blood pressure and genetic forms of rickets.

Fatigue is the primary symptom of Vitamin D deficiency. Fatigue is defined as an otherwise unexplained feeling of weakness and exhaustion. You may also find yourself enduring physical pain, especially in your leg and arm muscles. A lack of Vitamin D may also be the cause of slow wound healing and hair loss. But the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency are not just physical—trouble concentrating, memory problems and increased feelings of sadness are also common.

Who is a Good Candidate for Vitamin D Shots?

The ideal candidate for Vitamin D shots is an adult who consumes than less 10 mL of Vitamin D every day. These injections are applied in a matter of seconds just like any normal vaccine. Since everybody is different, so is the number of Vitamin D shots needed before you may feel your energy levels boost. Our clinician will be able to give you a detailed prognosis based on your body weight and beginning Vitamin D levels.

Side effects of Vitamin D shots are strongest immediately following each injection. Stomach trouble such as constipation or stomach irritation will only last while your body’s system digests the Vitamin D. Other side effects like headaches or a metallic taste in your mouth may indicate that too much Vitamin D is being supplied to your body.

Vitamin D Shots May Be the Solution

In today’s fast-paced world, fatigue is sometimes worn as a badge of honor. It is incorrectly viewed as a sign of hard work and diligence. Rather, fatigue is a serious symptom that can negatively affect your mental and physical well-being. It increases the chances of developing depression and anxiety and makes exercise more difficult. There is no shame in acknowledging the role fatigue may be playing in your inability to function as you once did.

If you are ready to tackle your fatigue, Vitamin D shots provided at Simply Slim Medical may be the right course of action for you. Contact either of our offices in Bethesda, MD or Falls Church, VA to schedule your first appointment and learn more!