Preparation
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) measures the total circulating vitamin D in your blood — the sunshine vitamin that Kerala, paradoxically, is deficient in. Despite our latitude, indoor work, sun avoidance and skin tone keep deficiency rates among the highest of any nutrient deficiency in the state.
Vitamin D is not just about bones — it is a regulator of immunity, muscle strength, mood and insulin sensitivity. Deficiency shows up as bone and back pain, fatigue, frequent infections and weakness; severe, long-standing deficiency causes actual bone softening in adults. Testing confirms the suspicion, and your doctor prescribes the correction dose — which for true deficiency is quite different from the maintenance doses sold over the counter.
The test is one home draw, no fasting needed, report within a day. Recheck after 2–3 months of treatment confirms the level has landed in the target zone — home collection makes the recheck painless.
Very likely, yes. Glass blocks the UV your skin needs, covered clothing reduces exposure, and our indoor routines mean the effective dose is small. Testing settles the question in one draw.