Vitamin D
It is a fat soluble vitamin, present in two forms such as Ergocalciferol, which is found in a relatively small selection of foods and Cholecalciferol, which the body manufactures when exposed to sun.
Action
It helps to:
It is a fat soluble vitamin, present in two forms such as Ergocalciferol, which is found in a relatively small selection of foods and Cholecalciferol, which the body manufactures when exposed to sun.
Action
It helps to:
- control the formation of bone
- increases the amount of calcium and phosphorous by absorbing from small intestine
- facilitates normal growth and development of teeth and cartilage especially in children
- prevent rickets
Recommended Dose
- Male- 600 IU
- Female-600 IU
- Pregnant woman- 1000 IU
- Breast feeding mothers- 1000 IU
- Children –400 IU
Women over an age of 55 years may need to take a vitamin D supplement, because of menopause. The sunscreen lotion protects from harmful ultra violet rays, limits the body’s production of vitamin D.
Sources
Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D. Other sources are milk, mackerel, sardine and salmon.
Side effects
Overdose may damage kidneys, cardiovascular system, high blood pressure, seizures and premature hardening of the arteries.
Sources
Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D. Other sources are milk, mackerel, sardine and salmon.
Side effects
Overdose may damage kidneys, cardiovascular system, high blood pressure, seizures and premature hardening of the arteries.
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