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Vitamin
D
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| Vitamin D is sometimes
called the Sunshine vitamin because our bodies use the suns ultra
violet rays to produce this essential vitamin. |
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| How
Vitamin D helps |
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Improves
absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous |
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Required for
normal growth and development of bones and teeth |
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Important in the
treatment and prevention of osteoporosis |
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Helps maintains a
stable nervous system |
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May help improve
muscle strength |
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Enhances immunity |
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Symptoms
of deficiency may include
Rickets, tooth decay, softening
of the bones, improper healing of fractures, lack of vigor, muscular
weakness, poor absorption of calcium |
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Natural
sources
Fish Oils, dairy products
fortified with Vitamin D, sunshine. |
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| Important |
| Most foods are generally low
in vitamin D, however exposing your face and arms to the sun is an
effective way to get this vitamin. |
| If you live in a place where
there is little sunshine, or in the winter time a supplement may be
the way to go. |
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