VITAMIN D(SUNSHINE VITAMIN)

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sources

  • liver

  • egg yolks

  • fatty fish

  • fortified foods

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Recommended dietary allowance

adults 70 and under = 600 international units or (15mgc)/day

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deficiencies

  • rickets

    • pigeon breast

    • bowed legs

  • osteomalacia

  • autoimmune conditions (MS,IBD, RA, TYPE 1 DIABETES, CANCERS, HYPERTENSION, HEART DISEASE)

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excess symptoms

  • high calcium levels in blood and pee

  • calcium deposits in soft tissues

  • cardiovascular damage

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functions

  • maintaining calcium and phosphorus levels

  • regulation of calcium levels

  • immune system support

  • hormonal functions

  • gene expression regulation

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Vitamin D claims

  • bone health

  • prevent multiple sclerosis