Courtesy: WWWMy doctor called me a few months back and put me on high doses of Vitamin D after a test revealed very low levels.
I was lucky enough to have it tested...after knowing that my nephews and cousins had all tested very low.
Optimal levels are 30+ and most desis I know of are in the 5-10 range.
So, I asked my mom to have it checked in Madras. Voila...her levels were < 4.
Vitamin-D is discussed a lot these days. Please Google and you'll know the effects of low levels of Vitamin-D.
Please have your levels checked and stay healthy. Please check the Website of the Vitamin-D Council.
PS - My wife told me that my 'Mental' issues are all due to the low levels of Vitamin D. Hmmm..I had to agree.