Meaning Vitamin D
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A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. Under normal conditions of sunlight exposure, no dietary supplementation is necessary because sunlight promotes adequate vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Deficiency can lead to bone deformity (rickets) in children and bone weakness (osteomalacia) in [..]
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A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to make strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fat [..]
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chemical substance necessary for healthy bone and tooth development. Also called calciferol.
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A vitamin that is produced by the body when exposed to UV light. Plays important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Deficiency of vitamin D is known as rickets.
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A steroid hormone that contributes to calcium homeostasis.
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps maintain blood levels of calcium, by increasing absorption from food and reducing urinary calcium loss. Both functions help keep calcium in the body and t [..]
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A fat-soluble vitamin that helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body. It is needed to keep bones and teeth healthy. Vitamin D deficiency can cause the disease rickets in children [..]
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A hormone that plays a key role in ensuring the absorption of calcium from the intestines.
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Healthy bones & teeth, prevention & treatment of osteoporosis. Enhances immunity. Don’t take it without calcium.
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Crucial to bone health and growth, this vitamin helps your body absorb calcium.
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produced by the action of sunlight on our skin. Essential for bone health.
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Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for the absorption of calcium, and by doing so, helps to form and maintain strong bones, teeth, and immune system. Vitamin D also support breast and colon health. Sources for from natural sunlight [Vitamin D3], foods that are sometimes fortified with Vitamin D, such as mushrooms, plant based milks [almond, soy, etc [..]
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A fat-soluble vitamin that is found in food and can also be made in your body after exposure to sun. Helps to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. By promoting calcium absorption, v [..]
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A Vitamin that includes both CHOLECALCIFEROLS and Ergocalciferols, which have the common effect of preventing or curing Rickets in Animals. It can also be viewed as a Hormone since it can be formed in [..]
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A vitamin that includes both CHOLECALCIFEROLS and ERGOCALCIFEROLS, which have the common effect of preventing or curing RICKETS in animals. It can also be viewed as a hormone since it can be formed in [..]
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A fat-soluble vitamin required for normal metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
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Vitamin D is cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) derived from animal sources and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) derived from plant sources. Both forms are vitamin D are biologically active. The primary role of [..]
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Vitamin D promotes healthy skin, bone, connective tissue and heart. It is necessary for the proper absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
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Vitamin D, a Fat Soluble Vitamin, has a critical role in the body’s use of calcium and phosphorous, increasing the amount of calcium absorbed from the small intestine and helping form and maintain bon [..]
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A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to make strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in fatty fish, egg yolks, and dairy products. Skin exposed to sunshine can also make vitamin D. Not enough vitamin D can caus [..]
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Vitamin D is important for bone health, but it also improves a variety of illnesses such as inflammation, multiple sclerosis, seasonal disorders and depression. Epidemiological studies have shown that [..]
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Vitamin D is necessary for healthy bones and teeth, for proper assimilation and body balances of calcium and phosphorus, and for preventing rickets. It is fat-soluble and is not sensitive to heat, light, or oxygen.
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.  It promotes strong bones and teeth, but can be detrimental if collected in the skin as a result of too much exposure to the sun.
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Vitamin D is synthesized through the exposure of sunlight and can be stores in the horse’s body. It helps to maintain calcium levels in the horse’s body and is essential for bone growth and density. R [..]
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A nutrient that enables the body to absorb calcium, among other things. It is normally produced within the skin in response to sunlight, provided no sunscreen is worn. Also available in supplement for [..]
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is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in small amounts in egg yolks, fish oils and fortified foods such as milk. Most of the vitamin D that our body needs is manufactured by our body when we get sunl [..]
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Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and many other biological effects. In humans, the most importan [..]
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"Vitamin D" is the sixth episode of the American television series Glee. The episode premiered on the Fox network on October 7, 2009. It was written by series creator Ryan Murphy and directed by Elodi [..]
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"Vitamin D" is the sixth episode of the American television series Glee. The episode premiered on the Fox network on October 7, 2009. It was written by series creator Ryan Murphy and directed by Elodi [..]
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Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones. Vitamin D may also refer to:
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Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and many other biological effects. In humans, the most importan [..]
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Vitamin D is the debut studio album by Canadian dubstep producer and artist Datsik, released on April 10, 2012. The album was co-produced by various electronic music producers such as fellow Canadian [..]
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