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Vitamin D

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Updated: December 21, 2004

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Functions:


  • strong bones and teeth

Sources:


  • fortified milk
  • eggs
  • liver
  • made by the body from sunlight

Deficiency (Not enough):


  • bones disorders such as missshapen bones (in children), soft bones (in adults), and spontaneous bone fractures

Toxicity (Too much):


  • kidney stones
  • calcium deposits in soft tissue
  • fatigue

Daily Allowances:


  • 400IU

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