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Vitamin D



Vitamin D



CLASS: Fat soluble vitamin

ROLE:Bone formation

SOURCES: Synthesised in body with adequate sun exposure

RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE (RDI): 400 IU

DEFICIENCY STATE: OsteoporosisBone malformation (Rickets)

OVERDOSE STATE: Hypercalcaemia

RISKS: Poor Calcium intakePoor sunlight exposureFat malabsorption syndrome: pancreas and liver disease, coeliacdisease

DIAGNOSIS: Blood testsXRayBone Densitometry

OTHER NUTRIENT INTERACTIONS: CalciumMagnesium