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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › vitamins-and-mineralsVitamin D - NHS

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   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.

2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesVitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Vitamin D deficiency means you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body. It primarily causes issues with your bones and muscles. Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that your body uses for normal bone development and maintenance. Vitamin D also plays a role in your nervous system, musculoskeletal system and immune system.

3. patient.info › bones-joints-muscles › osteoporosisVitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient

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   Sep 26, 2023 · Vitamin D helps our body absorb calcium and phosphorus from the gut (bowel) and this is essential for healthy bones and to allow our muscles to function properly. Therefore, vitamin D deficiency mainly causes problems with bones and muscles. Vitamin D is made in the skin but this needs adequate exposure to sunlight.

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   When should you take vitamin D supplements?

   • You can take vitamin D supplements any time of the day. However, because vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, it is best taken with meals or snacks containing fat, which helps your body better absorb the vitamin. Vitamin D is involved in many bodily functions and plays a vital role in immune health and maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

   Vitamin D Benefits (Plus Signs of Low Levels) - Verywell Health

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   Why do you need vitamin D?

   • Vitamin D is one of many vitamins your body needs to stay healthy. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of calcium in your blood and bones and in building and maintaining bones. More specifically, you need vitamin D so your body can use calcium and phosphorus to build bones and support healthy tissues.

   Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   How does vitamin D affect the body?

   • Vitamin D has to be converted to an active form, which occurs in the liver and kidneys. This is why some types of liver and kidney disease can affect the way the body handles vitamin D, and so cause vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D also plays a role in your nervous system and immune system. Why is vitamin D so important?

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   How does your body make vitamin D?

   • Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol). The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation.

   Vitamin D - Mayo Clinic

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   Should I take a vitamin D supplement if my vitamin D levels are low?

   • If your levels are low, your provider will likely recommend taking a vitamin D supplement to correct the deficiency. Vitamin D toxicity is unlikely to occur from diet or excess sun exposure since your body can control the amount of vitamin D it makes from the sun. In most cases, toxicity occurs due to the overuse of vitamin D supplements.

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   How long does it take to raise vitamin D levels?

   • It usually takes a few months to raise vitamin D levels with consistent supplementation. What do low vitamin D levels feel like? Symptoms of low vitamin D levels can include fatigue, muscle pain or weakness, bone pain, depression, and cognitive impairment.

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5. www.which.co.uk › reviews › nutrition-andVitamin D: why it's important, how to get it and Vitamin D ...

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Gummies and chews are popular, but watch out for added sugar, and for high salt levels in soluble versions. Read on for advice on how much to take and when, who's more at risk of deficiency and the cheapest places to buy vitamin D tablets, sprays and gummies.

6. www.healthline.com › nutrition › vitamin-d-101Vitamin D 101 — A Detailed Beginner's Guide - Healthline

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   Mar 6, 2019 · Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Found in some plants, mushrooms, and yeasts. Of the two, D3 (cholecalciferol) seems to be almost twice as effective at increasing blood levels of vitamin D as D2 ...

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   Aug 9, 2024 · Vitamin D helps the body retain and absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are important for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Your nerves need vitamin D to carry messages between your brain and body, your immune system needs it to fight off bacteria and viruses, and your muscles need it to move.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › drugs-supplements-vitamin-dVitamin D - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 10, 2023 · That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitamin D is present. Vitamin D also regulates many other cellular functions in your body. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties support immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity.