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Vitamin D Fact Sheet

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Updated December 31, 2009

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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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