Nutrition

Vitamin D

Learn about Vitamin D: benefits, food sources, recommended intake, deficiency symptoms, and its role in bone health and immunity.

Overview

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in bone health, immune function, and overall well-being. Often called the 'sunshine vitamin', it is produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight and is essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization.

Common Symptoms

Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Bone pain
Increased risk of infections
Mood changes

Possible Causes

• Supports bone health by aiding calcium absorption
• Boosts immune function
• Regulates mood and may reduce depression
• Supports muscle function
• May reduce inflammation

Lifestyle Tips

Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines)

Egg yolks

Fortified dairy products

Fortified cereals

Beef liver

Sunlight exposure

Related Conditions

Osteoporosis Rickets Seasonal Affective Disorder

Related Symptoms

Fatigue Muscle Weakness Bone Pain

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