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Vitamin D – A Complete Guide to Daily Requirements, Dietary Sources & How to avoid Deficiency
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Vitamin D, a fat-dissolvable vitamin, is necessary for healthy teeth and bones. It helps the body suck up calcium and phosphorus, which are crucial for bone development. When exposed to sunlight, the body generates vitamin D, moreover, foods like egg yolks, dairy products, and fatty fish can provide it. Vitamin D insufficiency can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. It also helps the immune system function. Adequate amounts of this vital nutrient can be maintained with a balanced diet and regular exposure to sunlight.
Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr Mounika Jetti, Consultant General Physician and Diabetologist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, as she discusses the role of Vitamin D for overall wellbeing. Learn how Vitamin D deficiency affects bone strength, immunity, and chronic disease risk.
Chapters
1. Vitamin D – A Complete Guide to Daily Requirements, Dietary Sources & How to avoid Deficiency (00:00:00)
2. What is Vitamin D, and why is it Important? (00:01:23)
3. How does the Body Produce Vitamin D? (00:01:42)
4. What are the Different Types of Vitamin D? (00:02:32)
5. What is the recommended daily requirement of Vitamin D for different age groups? (00:03:03)
6. Can a person really get enough Vitamin D from sunlight alone (00:03:34)
7. What are the Dietary Sources of Vitamin D? (00:04:53)
8. What are the Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency? (00:05:52)
9. How is Vitamin D Deficiency Diagnosed? (00:06:37)
10. Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Fatigue or Depression? (00:07:17)
11. Is Vitamin D good for the Immune System? (00:07:50)
12. Do Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women need extra Vitamin D? (00:08:23)
13. Can Vitamin D Improve Skin Health or Conditions like Psoriasis? (00:08:44)
14. What is the connection between Vitamin D and psoriasis? (00:09:06)
15. What is the ideal time of day for sun exposure to ensure our body produces enough Vitamin D naturally? (00:09:27)
16. Can we take Vitamin D Supplement without Consulting a doctor? (00:10:08)
17. What are the Signs & Symptoms of Vitamin D Toxicity? (00:10:34)
18. Is Vitamin D safe for people with kidney disease or Liver Disease? (00:11:07)
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