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Pale, Yellow Skin. Vitamin D Deficiency. Reason?

hello, i have a very pale, yellowish skin although i excercise a lot and eat lots of fruits. People always ask me if im sick i have had a blood test and it shows that im fine except that my vitamin D is low and im taking vitamins now what would be the reason for my pale yellow skin, and how can i have a more rosey healthy skin? thank you
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Hi,
The cause for pale yellow skin could be many like
Anaemia
Thyroid disorder
Jaundice
Excessive intake of carotenoid rich fruits carrots, spinach, oranges, mangoes, plums etc
Excessive intake of lycopene rich food like tomatoes
Excessive intake of vitamins like vitamin A
So basically these causes should be ruled out. If there is no underlying cause, then there is nothing to worry. Pale yellow skin is common in people of oriental origin also.
Hope that answers your query. Take care.
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Pale, Yellow Skin. Vitamin D Deficiency. Reason?

Hi, The cause for pale yellow skin could be many like Anaemia Thyroid disorder Jaundice Excessive intake of carotenoid rich fruits carrots, spinach, oranges, mangoes, plums etc Excessive intake of lycopene rich food like tomatoes Excessive intake of vitamins like vitamin A So basically these causes should be ruled out. If there is no underlying cause, then there is nothing to worry. Pale yellow skin is common in people of oriental origin also. Hope that answers your query. Take care.