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Vitamin D


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Definition

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is used by the body in the absorption of calcium.

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Vitamin D promotes the body's absorption of calcium, which is essential for the normal development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones. Calcium is also important to nerve cells, including the brain.

Vitamin D also helps maintain adequate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus.

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Diseases & Conditions

• Nephrolithiasis
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• Balanced Diet
• Calcium in Diet
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• Phosphorus in Diet

Review Date : 1/18/2003
Reviewed By : Steven Angelo, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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