HOME Front page Credits Links Human Body Guide Nutrient Guide Disorder Guide Remedies & Therapies Basic Nutrients Water Carbohydrates Protein Fats Micro Nutrients Vitamins & Minerals Nutrient Guide Synergy & Deficiency Synergy Defined Vitamin Synergy Mineral Synergy Food Preparation Additives Raw food stuff Overcooking Phytonutrients Proper cooking utensils Nutritional Guide Overall Guide Vitamins Guide Synergy and Balance Synthetic VS Natural Effects & Sources - Vitamin A & Caroteniods - Vitamin B Complex - Vitamin C - Vitamin D - Vitamin E - Vitamin K - Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P) - Coenzyme Q10 Minerals Guide - Boron - Calcium - Chromium - Copper - Iron - Magnesium - Potassium - Selenium - Sodium - Zinc - Others Water Guide - Water Facts - Tap Water - Hard VS Soft - Fluoridation - Water treatment - Bottled Water Amino Acids Guide - Alanine - Arginine - Asparagine - Aspartic Acid - Carnitine - Citrlline - Cysteine & Cystine - Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid - Glutamic Acid - Glutamine - Glutathione - Glycine - Histidine - Homocysteine - Iosleucine - Leucine - Lysine - Methionine - Ornithine - Phenylalanine - Proline - Serine - Taurine - Threonine - Tryptophan - Tyrosine - Valine Antioxidants Guide Enzymes Guide Herbs Guide Natural Supplements Guide Vitamins Guide : Effects & Sources - Vitamin C A fat soluble vitamin which acts both as a vitamin and as well as a hormone. This is required for the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus and thus necessary for bone and teeth development in children. Not only would it protect against muscle weakness, it is involved in other functions like heartbeat regulation and as well as prevention and treatment of breast and colon cancer and thyroid function and also normal blood clotting. There are several forms of Vitamin D and can be derived from different sources. D2 (ergocalciferol) which is not active when consumed needs to be processed by the liver first before usage and is commonly found in foos sources. Viatmin D3 (cholecalciferol) is synthesized in the skin in response to exposure to the sun's UV rays. And lastly there is also another synthetic form known as D5. Of the three, D3 is considered the most active form and of course you don't need to buy it! Go out and play in the sun to get your daily healthy dose of Vitamin D! Deficiency Intake : As described, a lack of Vitamin D could result in a disease known as rickets and osteomalacia which could alos lead to loss of appetite, diarrhea, insomnia, visual problems and even weight loss. ( Though this is not a good excuse to slim down and not go out in the sun! ) Sources : Vitamin D can be found in fish liver oil, fatty saltwater fish, dairy products and also eggs. However the best form is that which is produced by the skin under the sun's UV rays. Warning: Unexpected character in input: ' in /home/mybodyin/domains/mybodyindex.com/public_html/nutrients/bodyend.php on line 65 Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/mybodyin/domains/mybodyindex.com/public_html/nutrients/bodyend.php on line 65