Vitamin D
What Does Vitamin D Do?
Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.
Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin D - NHS
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones). Severe vitamin D deficiency can also lead to other diseases. In children, it can cause rickets. Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend.Feb 28, 2017
How can I increase my vitamin D level?
7 Effective Ways to Increase Your Vitamin D Levels
- What is vitamin D? ...
- Spend time in sunlight. ...
- Consume fatty fish and seafood. ...
- Eat more mushrooms. ...
- Include egg yolks in your diet. ...
- Eat fortified foods. ...
- Take a supplement. ...
- Try a UV lamp.
Mar 17, 2019