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    Vitamin D - Mayo Clinic

    • Learn about vitamin D, a nutrient that helps build and maintain healthy bones and supports many other cellular functions. Find out how to get enough vitamin D from sunlight, diet and supplements, and what h… See more

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    Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitam… See more

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    Without vitamin D your bones can become soft, thin and brittle. Insufficient vitamin D is also connected to osteoporosis. If you don't get enoug… See more

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    Safety and Side Effects

    Taken in appropriate doses, vitamin D is generally considered safe. However, taking too much vitamin D in the form of supplements can be harmful. Children age 9 years an… See more

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  1. Vitamin D is essential for the bones and teeth, the immune system, brain health, and for regulating inflammation. The body produces vitamin D as a response to sun exposure. Certain foods and supplements can also boost vitamin D intake. Despite its name, vitamin D is not a vitamin but a hormone or prohormone.

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    Is vitamin D a fat soluble vitamin?
    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3. Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight. You can also get vitamin D from certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of the vitamin in your blood. Vitamin D has several important functions.

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    Where does vitamin D come from?
    Vitamin D isn't naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol).

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    What does vitamin D deficiency mean?
    Vitamin D deficiency means you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body. It primarily causes issues with your bones and muscles. Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that your body uses for normal bone development and maintenance. Vitamin D also plays a role in your nervous system, musculoskeletal system and immune system.

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    Is vitamin D a good nutrient?
    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin important for bone health. For those low in this nutrient, increasing intake may also reduce depression and improve strength. Your skin produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Foods like fatty fish, fish oil, and liver also contain vitamin D — as well as certain fortified foods and supplements.

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    How do you get vitamin D?
    People can get vitamin D from sunlight, food, and supplements. Food sources of vitamin D include fatty fish and fish liver oils, beef liver, egg yolks, cheese, and mushrooms. Certain foods, like cow’s milk, non-dairy milk, breakfast cereals, and orange juice, are also frequently fortified with vitamin D.

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    What is the DV for vitamin D?
    The DV for vitamin D is 20 mcg (800 IU) for adults and children age 4 years and older . The labels must list vitamin D content in mcg per serving and have the option of also listing the amount in IUs in parentheses.

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    Vitamin D: Benefits, Sources, Deficiencies - Healthline

    May 20, 2013 · Learn how vitamin D can help your bones, immune system, mood, and weight, and what foods and supplements contain it. Find out …

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      23 Foods Rich in Vitamin D to Enjoy Under the Sun

      Oct 12, 2023 · Learn about the benefits of vitamin D and the foods that contain it, such as fatty fish, mushrooms, eggs, and dairy products. Find out how much vitamin D you need, who is at risk for deficiency, and how to prevent it.

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      Apr 10, 2024 · Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, & a lack of it can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Know how to get plenty of vitamin D & treat deficiency.

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      Vitamin D 101 — A Detailed Beginner's Guide

      Mar 6, 2019 · Learn what vitamin D is, how it works, where to get it, and why it's important for your health. Find out the functions, benefits, dosage, interaction, and toxicity of this essential nutrient.

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      Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

      Learn about vitamin D deficiency, a common problem that affects bones and muscles. Find out the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition.

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