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What is vitamin D and what is its role?
Vitamin D is one of important nutrient our body to keep us healthy.
Absorbs calcium and keeps bones strong and healthy.
Vitamin D blocks Parathyroid hormone which reabsorbs bone tissue, making the bones thin and brittle.
Plays a role in muscle function and immune system.
Cancer (colon, breast, prostrate) protective.
Vital role in Diabetics and cardiac patients
Sources of vitamin D
Sun exposure
Food sources: Fish, Milk, Yogurt, Egg, Cheese
Daily Recommended Vitamin D Intake
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) – 600 IU up to 70 years of age and 800 IU above age 70 years
Causes of vitamin D deficiency
Lack of sun exposure
Dietary deficiency
Medications: steroids, laxatives, anti-epileptics, anti-lipid lowering drugs
Medical conditions: Malabsorption ,Kidney & liver diseases, Cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, disease, Gastric bypass surgery, Obesity.
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency leads to Osteomalacia in adults and Rickets in children.
Brittle bones
Bone pain
Muscle pain
Weakness
Fatigue
Symptoms of overdose
Nausea & vomiting
Constipation
Weakness
Kidney damage
Tags: Vitamin D Deficiency, Bone Health, Osteomalacia