Health benefits of Vitamin D
- It is responsible for increasing Intestinal Absorption of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate, and many other biological effects.
- It may helps indirectly Regulating the concentration of Calcium and Phosphate and promoting the healthy growth and remodeling of bone and other effects, like cell growth, Neuromuscular and Immune functions, and Reduction of Inflammation.
- It may helps to Prevent Rickets (Osteomalacia).
- It may Regulate Skeletal Calcium balance by promoting Calcium Absorption in the intestines.
- It may lower Colorectal Cancer.
- It may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus for non-obese pre diabetic patient.
- It may also helps in Weight loss.
Deficiency of Vitamin D
Due to Deficiency of Vitamin D causes,
- It may lower Bone Mineral Density and an increased risk of reduced bone density (Osteoporosis ) or Bone fracture.
- Lack of it alters Mineral Metabolism in the body.
- Rickets
- Osteomalacia
- Low levels may leads to Tuberculosis
- Low levels may increases risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Low levels may cause Gestational Diabetes.
Toxicity of Vitamin D
Excessive intake of Vitamin D cause
- Hypercalcemia
- Increases Urination and thrist.
- abnormal bone growth and formation
- Diarrhea
- Irritability and severe depression.
- Intellectual Disability in young Children.
Source of Vitamin D
- Salmon, Saradine, Herring, Tuna and Shrimp.
- Exposure of Sun light ( During Morning and Evening )
- Egg yolk
- Mushroom
- Cow milk and Soy milk
- Yoghurt
- Orange
- Cereal
- Milk