Vitamin D
Scientific name
Calciferol.
Effect
The body uses the sun’s ultraviolet radiation to produce vitamin D itself. It is involved in the absorption of calcium and phosphor as well as the fixation of these in bones and teeth.
Soluble in
Fat.
RDA (= recommended daily allowence)
5 mcg.
Possible causes of shortage
Unbalanced nutrition or shortage of exposure to sunlight.
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