Vitamin D deficiency can impair respiratory health

Vitamin D deficiency and stroke

Vitamin D comprises a group of fat-soluble pro-hormones, obtained from sun exposure, food, and supplements, and it must undergo two hydroxylation reactions to be activated in the body. Several studies have shown the role of vitamin D in mineral metabolism regulation, especially calcium, phosphorus, and bone metabolism. Some factors such as inadequate vitamin intake and liver or kidney disorders...

Vitamin D deficiency--can old age learn from childhood?

Understanding vitamin D deficiency

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Vitamin D deficiency.

Copyright © 2007 Massachusetts Medical Society. Once foods were fortified with vitamin d and rickets appeared to have been conquered, many health care professionals thought the major health problems resulting from vitamin D deficiency had been resolved. However, rickets can be considered the tip of the vitamin D–deficiency iceberg. In fact, vitamin D deficiency remains common in children and ad...

[Vitamin-D deficiency].

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Along with calcium, it is vital for strong, healthy bones. We normally get vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, which triggers the skin to make this vitamin. Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Milk and a few other beverages and foods are “fortified” with added vitamin D in some countries, such as the United States and Canada. You can also get...