VITAMIN D:
Vitamin D is known as Calciferol. It is also called sunshine vitamin.
It is a fat soluble vitamin. It produces endogenously when sunlight strikes with body as well as it is naturally presents in few foods.
Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 are two types of vitamins present in human body. But there is no difference between these two vitamins and vitamin D. So, these vitamins is also known as "vitamin D".
. History :
- Casimir Funk was the first scientist who discover vitamins. He is known as the "Father of the vitamins".
- Sir Edward Mellanby, a Britain scientist, was discovered vitamin D.
- He discovered vitamin D for the treatment of Rickets.
- Rickets also known as "The English Disease".
. What are the sources of vitamin D?
- Red meat
- Liver
- Egg yolk
- Salmon
- Cheese
- Mushrooms
- Oranges
- Trout
- Spinach
- Kale
- Collards
- Okra
- Soya beans
- Bananas
- Almond
- Oat milk
- Dry fruits
. What are the functions of vitamin D?
- Help to maintain Calcium level
- Help to maintain Phosphorus level
- Help in the growth of bones and teeth
- Help in muscle contraction
- Help to maintain Nervous system
. Write the benefits of vitamin D?
- Prevents the risk of Cancer
- Improves Brain functions
- Maintains blood pressure level
- Reduces the risk of Heart diseases
- Prevents Arthritis
- Boosts energy
- Boosts mood
. Write diseases caused by the deficiency or over dosing of vitamin D?
- Fatigue
- Rickets
- Sleeping sickness
- Resists new hair growth
- Loss of bone density
- Osteoporosis
- Dizziness
- Low energy level
- Headache
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Schizophrenia
- Weakness of legs
- Numbness
- Neck and back pain
- High blood pressure
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Vitamins