vitamin D toxicity and deficiency

NUTRITIONAL STATUS303 MARCH 28, 2021

Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin D (calciferol) can be produced by the body from its own precursor 7- dehydrocholesterol, which is formed in the liver from cholesterol the presence of sunlight. It is found in two important forms: one is animal derived i.e vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and the other is plant derived i. e vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol).

It play a vital role in bone growth and mineralization by increasing the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the digestive tract. The RDA of vitamin D is 15 micro g/day for adult.

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