Vitamin D

Vitamin D is 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 cause a bone disease called rickets. It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Also called cholecalciferol.
What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for strong bones, muscles, and general good health.

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Colorectal cancer burden climbs in countries with low milk intake

Colorectal cancer burden climbs in countries with low milk intake

Pass the (iodized) salt: Iodine deficiency drives frailty risk in people with diabetes

Pass the (iodized) salt: Iodine deficiency drives frailty risk in people with diabetes

How your diet and probiotics can improve vaccine effectiveness

How your diet and probiotics can improve vaccine effectiveness

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Can yogurt and kefir help prevent osteoporosis? Scientists examine the facts

Can yogurt and kefir help prevent osteoporosis? Scientists examine the facts

Study shows how autism-linked picky eating causes serious vitamin deficiencies

Study shows how autism-linked picky eating causes serious vitamin deficiencies

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains

Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains

Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity

Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity

New study shows why breastfeeding and fortified foods must go hand in hand

New study shows why breastfeeding and fortified foods must go hand in hand

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals

Lean and oily fish consumption linked to slower disability progression in MS

Lean and oily fish consumption linked to slower disability progression in MS

Do vitamin D supplements reduce acute respiratory infections?

Do vitamin D supplements reduce acute respiratory infections?

Anemia increases postoperative risks in lipoedema patients after liposuction

Anemia increases postoperative risks in lipoedema patients after liposuction

AI vs. dietitians: Can ChatGPT accurately assess your meals?

AI vs. dietitians: Can ChatGPT accurately assess your meals?

Study uncovers potential target for treating keloid scars

Study uncovers potential target for treating keloid scars

Low vitamin D in first trimester linked to higher preterm birth risk and reduced fetal length

Low vitamin D in first trimester linked to higher preterm birth risk and reduced fetal length

Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D slow biological aging in older adults

Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D slow biological aging in older adults

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