The Importance of Vitamin D and Its Effects on the Human Body

April 2025

Irina Delipovici, Inga Deleu

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TLDR Vitamin D3 is crucial for health, preventing issues like bone disorders and hair loss.

The study underscores the essential role of Vitamin D, especially D3, in supporting bodily functions and preventing health issues like bone disorders and hair loss. It involved 7 adolescents with initially low Vitamin D3 levels, averaging 22.00 ± 2.46 ng/ml. After a 2-month supplementation of 1000 UI of Vitamin D3 daily, their levels rose to 38.71 ± 4.38 ng/ml, leading to enhanced physical and mental health. The research advocates for regular monitoring of Vitamin D3 to avert metabolic disorders.

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