| Generic Name: Vitamin D
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| Chemical Name : Cholecalciferol
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| Food Sources : Sunlight, fish liver oil, milk, cheese, eggs, sardines, salmon, tuna |
Functions :
Proper formation of bones & teeth.
Improves absorption & utilization of calcium & phosphorus.
Maintains a stable nervous system & normal heart action
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Deficiency Symptoms :
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Rickets
Severe tooth decay
Improper healing of fracture
Poor absorption of calcium, retention of phosphorus in the kidney
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| Additional Information :
Fat soluble. UV sunrays act on the oils of the skin to produce Vitamin D which is then absorbed into the body. Vitamin D destroyer : Mineral oil.
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| Generic Name : Vitamin C
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| Chemical Name : Ascorbic acid |
| Food Sources : Citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, papaya, tomatoes, peppers
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Functions :
Essential for healthy teeth & gum
Helps in the prevention of common cold & infections.
Promotes healing.
Strengthens connective tissue & blood vessels.
Helps in the absorption of iron. |
| Deficiency Symptoms :
Scurvy
Bleeding gums & tooth decay
Poor digestion
Loss of appetite
Slow recovery from injuries, wounds & fractures
Swollen joints |
| Additional Information : Water soluble. Used up more rapidly under stress conditions. Vitamin C destroyers : tobacco, heat, light, antibiotics |
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