Are Aching Hips and Legs a Sign You’re Missing This Key Vitamin?

  • to conditions such as osteomalacia in adults, which causes soft bones and may result in bone pain.

Vitamin D is important at every age, but maintaining adequate levels can be especially valuable as you grow older.

Could Low Vitamin D Be Behind Your Aches?

A vitamin D deficiency does not always cause noticeable symptoms. However, when symptoms occur, they may include:

1. Aching bones

Some people with significant vitamin D deficiency experience a deep, persistent ache in their bones, including around the hips, pelvis, or legs.

2. Muscle weakness

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