New Delhi, May 13 -- You step into the sun regularly, take your vitamin D supplements on time, and still your blood tests show low vitamin D. Frustrating, right? Vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common, even in countries like India where there is plenty of sunlight. According to several studies, a large percentage of Indians may have insufficient vitamin D levels despite regular sun exposure. That is because vitamin D is not just about sunlight exposure. Your digestion, stress levels, diet, gut health, and even the way you take supplements can affect how your body absorbs and uses it.

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