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 

1. Age

2. Lack of sunlight exposure

3. Low dietary Vitamin D intake

4. Poor skin endogenous synthesis

5. Increased hepatic catabolism.

6. Chronic Illness such as Obesity, liver diseases, gastrointestinal disorders

Health benefits of Vitamin D:

Vitamin D supports

1. Calcium & Phosphate hemostasis

2. Supports immune function

3. Helps in growth and development

4. Regulates glucose regulation

5. Supports Neuromuscular functions

Established in 1951, Fermenta Biotech Limited (FBL) is one of the leading manufacturers of Vitamin D globally with a worldwide distribution. Fermenta offers a range of Vitamin D product variants for application in human as well as animal nutrition.

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