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    GlossaryVitamin D

    fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health

    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth by aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut. It can be obtained through exposure to sunlight, certain foods, and supplements. There are two main forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), with D3 being more effective at raising blood levels of the vitamin. Deficiency in vitamin D can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

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      Vitamin D and the Skin: Focus on a Complex Relationship

      research Vitamin D and the Skin: Focus on a Complex Relationship

      139 citations, February 2014 in “Journal of Advanced Research”
      Vitamin D is important for skin health and may affect conditions like psoriasis and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand its role fully.

      research Vitamins

      1 citations, August 2012 in “Pediatrics in review”
      Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to health problems, so kids over one should get 600 IU/day.

      research Evolution and Function of Vitamin D

      188 citations, January 2003 in “Recent results in cancer research/Recent Results in Cancer Research”
      Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.
      Advances in Psoriasis Therapy

      research Advances in Psoriasis Therapy

      20 citations, January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.

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