Meaning of the term

name of the term :

Vitamin D

Found/source:

Fish oil, fish (herring, salmon, sardines), eggs (egg yolk), fortified dairy products. Vitamin D2: mushrooms, sunlight.

Summary:

Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble vitamins and includes two main forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D can be made by the body itself with the help of sunlight; it can also be obtained from food or supplements.

Function:

 Vitamin D is important for regulating calcium balance.

  • It is also required for efficient calcium utilisation (bone mineralisation, skeletal integrity and dental health).
  • Contributes to muscle strength.
  • Supports normal immune system function.
Synonyms : Cholecalciferol

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