Doctors Have Recently Found That The Majority Of Those Who Live In Cool Climates -Whether Omnivore, Vegetarian Or Vegan- Are Vitamin D Deficient. All This Is In Spite Of The Fact That Some Fish Contain Vitamin D And Milk, Cheese And Ice Cream Are Fortified With Vitamin D For Those Who Follow An Omnivore Or Vegetarian Diet. For Vegans Rules Are The Same. People Who Do Not Get Adequate Sun Exposure Or Vitamin D Fortified Foods Are At The Risk Of Developing Vitamin D Deficiency Unless They Supplement. Vitamin D Deficiency Classically Causes Rickets And Osteomalacia (Thin Bones) And Is More Common In Children Who Are Vitamin D Deficient. Prolonged Breastfeeding Is A Cause Of Rickets In Some Children Who Dont Get Enough Vitamin D In Their Breast Milk. Excessive Use Of Sunscreens Can Cause Vitamin D Deficiency. In Adults, Vitamin D Deficiency Can Cause Bone Weakness And Boney Pain. Those Who Are Especially Encouraged To Supplement With Vegan Vitamin D Include Those Greater Than Age 50 That Are At Increased Risk Of Developing Vitamin D Deficiency. People With Limited Sun Exposure Should Also Consider Supplementation, Especially If They Are Homebound And Live In Northern Latitudes. People With Dark Skin Dont Get Enough Vitamin D In Their System. Those With Fat Malabsorption Need To Be Supplemented With Vitamin D And Other Fat Soluble Vitamins. Those Who Are Obese And Have A Bmi Greater Than 30 Often Are Vitamin D Deficient And Should Supplement With Vitamin D. Vitamin D Is Essential In Healthy Bones And Very Important For Those With Fragile Bones And An Increased Risk Of Bone Fractures. Insufficient Vitamin D Can Contribute To Bone Loss Associated With Aging By Reducing Calcium Absorption. The Recommended Dose Is 800 Iu Per Day, Although Doses Up To 3000 Mg/day Have Been Taken By Some Individuals With Known Deficiency. Deva Vitamin D Is 100% Animal Free, And Guaranteed For Purity, Freshness And Labeled Potency. Remember All Deva Products Are 100% Vegan, .