Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin available from some foods, as well as from sunlight.
Functions : Forms the hormone 1, 25-dihydrocholecalciferol, which aids in the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus for bone and tooth formation.
Sources : Sunlight (which stimulates vitamin D production in the skin), fatty fish, fish ...
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Written by pinoyusana on July 5th, 2011
Written by pinoyusana on November 25th, 2010
STUDY SHOWS VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS TAKEN EARLY IN LIFE HELP IN THE PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS
- Clinical study at Australian Catholic University indicates the benefits of USANA Active Calcium chewables on bone development in females ages nine to 13 -
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Written by pinoyusana on March 17th, 2010
For the first time, new clinical research provides evidence for a relationship between maternal vitamin D levels and select markers of infant dental health.
The relationship between vitamin D and adult bone health is well-understood. However, until recently less has been known about the relationship between maternal vitamin D status and ...
Written by pinoyusana on February 17th, 2010
There is a secret vitamin in the neighborhood, wandering around your body under cover. This "vitamin" has just one single purpose, although some researchers believe he has ulterior motives. He goes by the inconspicuous codename of "D" – vitamin D.
Don't be fooled by his clever disguise. ...
