Vitamin D

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What are the main forms of Vitamin D?

D2 (ergocalciferol)

D3 (cholecalciferol)

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What are the functions of Vitamin D?

Bone health, calcium and phosphorus balance.

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What are sources of Vitamin D?

Sunlight, fish liver oil, liver, eggs, butter, fortified milk.

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What are symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?

Rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults.

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What are the toxic effects of Vitamin D?

Hypercalcemia, nausea, vomiting, renal failure, arrhythmias.

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What is the daily requirement of Vitamin D?

10–15 µg per day.