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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 Metabolism and Function in the Skin

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      185 citations , June 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology”
      Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
      Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D

      research Extraskeletal actions of vitamin D

      119 citations , July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”
      Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.

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