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    GlossaryVitamin D Supplementation

    intake of vitamin D through supplements to maintain health

    Vitamin D Supplementation refers to the intake of vitamin D through dietary supplements to ensure adequate levels in the body, especially when natural sunlight exposure or dietary intake is insufficient. This practice is crucial for maintaining bone health, supporting immune function, and potentially preventing conditions like osteoporosis and certain autoimmune diseases.

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      community Vitamin D help? Any help would be appreciated :D

      in Chat  55 upvotes 4 years ago
      The individual is experiencing hair loss and has a vitamin D deficiency, with levels at 7.49ng/ml or 26nmol/l. They are unsure if the deficiency is causing the hair loss and are seeking advice on vitamin D supplementation.

      community Vitamin D advice I received after seeing my blood work.

      in Research/Science  88 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of taking vitamin D with food for better absorption and its potential role in hair loss. Some users also suggest taking vitamin D with K2, getting sunlight, and using finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Is it a lot of free testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the impact of testosterone and DHT levels, with suggestions to monitor these levels and consider vitamin D supplementation. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and possibly minoxidil.