The deficiency of Vitamin D is very common. Now these days it is found in each group of people. Lets know about some important facts about Vitamin D.
- Vitamin D is a group of fat soluble secosteroids.
- It helps for increasing intestine absorption of calcium, magnesium, phosphate and many more
biological effects. - Vitamin D3 and vitamin D2 two most important compound of vitamin D for human beings.
- Vitamin D3 and vitamin D2 are also known as cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol respectively.
- Vitamin D is needed for bone health and many functions of our body.
- Vitamin D is produced in our body when exposed to sunlight.
- Some foods that are high in vitamin D are salmon, cod liver oil, tuna, egg yolks and mushrooms.
- Vitamin D also helps in absorption of calcium in your body.
- Vitamin D deficiency causes a loss of bone density, osteoporosis and fractures.
- We can get vitamin D from foods like milk, breakfast cereals, orange juice, soy drinks, other dairy
products that are fortified with vitamin D.
Note: – Excess quantity of vitamin D can cause nausea, vomiting, weakness, weight loss, poor appetite and may damage the kidneys.