Vitamin D: Everything You Need to Know
Vitamin D: Vitamin D, popularly known as the Sunshine Vitamin; is a fat-soluble vitamin It occurs in two major forms : Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) & Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2). Cholecalciferol is among popular & most potent forms of Vitamin D. D suggested Levels: Vitamin D Status ng/mL nMol/L Severe Deficiency <10 <25 Deficiency 10-19 25-49 Insufficiency 20-29 50-74 Sufficiency 30-100 75-110 Toxicity >150 >300 Sources of Vitamin D: Vitamin D is majorly synthesized in the skin upon exposure to the sunrays. The dietary sources of Vitamin D include oily fish – such as salmon, mackerel and other oily fish, beef liver, egg yolks, and mushrooms. Fortified foods with Vitamin D include milk, dairy products including yogurt and some cheeses, cereals, and juices. Vitamin D is also available in dietary & nutritional supplements. Common risk factors for Vitamin D deficiency: Vitamin D deficiency may occur due to Age Lack of sunligh...
