Intravenous (IV) vitamin D supplementation bypasses the digestive system, introducing the vitamins directly into the bloodstream. From there, your body can carry the vitamin D to where your body needs it most.
Vegans especially benefit from vitamin D supplementation as they cannot eat many vitamin D-rich foods.
Side effects of low vitamin D include:
- Fatigue or decreased energy levels
- Depressed mood
- Migraines and headaches
- Sleep problems and insomnia
- Increased blood sugar
- Bone softness or pain
Because vitamin D is essential for many functions in the body, low levels of vitamin D can lead to a host of problems. From your immune system to your bones, vitamin D deficiency has many unpleasant side effects and can even worsen existing medical conditions.
Low levels of vitamin D have also been linked with an increased risk of obesity and diabetes. Eliminating vitamin D deficiencies may also assist with weight loss.