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What Is The Function Of Vitamin D
IBD and Vitamin D!
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology it was noted that many IBD patients had lowered levels of vitamin D (1). In fact according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America up to 68% of Crohn's patients have a vitamin D deficiency.
It is possible that there are several factors contributing to this problem.
One cause of vitamin D deficiency could be the lack of dietary sources due to restrictive diets implemented to lessen IBD symptoms. Another cau...
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Expert & Community Posts
Vitamin D for Musculoskeletal Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...vitamin D is broken down by the liver and kidneys, it functions as a hormone and works... Read more »
Study Shows Vitamin D Helps Brain Speed up Information Processing
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How Much Vitamin D?
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertVitamin D keeps getting more and more respect. While planning to write here about it for those of... Read more »
Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Cognitive Decline
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...England, in 2000. The study assessed the cognitive function of the participants. It was found... Read more »
Vitamin D Deficiency: An Epidemic?
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert...created after several modifications by the body) functions as a hormone which means it binds to... Read more »
Health Guide
Vitamin D
...that helps the body absorb calcium. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissue. Function In addition to helping the body absorb calcium, vitamin D also helps the body... Read more »Vitamin D
...lead to calcium deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and lungs. This can reduce their ability to function. Kidney stones , vomiting , and muscle weakness may also occur if you... Read more »Hand or foot spasms
...Blood tests to measure magnesium and calcium levels Hormone levels Kidney function tests Vitamin D levels (25-OH vitamin D) Read more »Cholesterol
...from animal products in the diet. Alternative Names Diet - cholesterol Function Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver for normal body functions, including... Read more »Prevent Heart Disease: 6 Steps to Better Heart Health
...salmon, herring, mackerel, or fresh tuna. 4. Fats Our bodies do require some fat for normal functioning, however most people eat far more than what is required. Reducing the total amount... Read more »Images
Vitamin D - Learn about the benefits of adequate Vitamin D intake on bone health... Read more »
Medications
...Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose,... Read more »
...Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose,... Read more »
...tests, X-rays, height, blood mineral levels, kidney function) should be performed periodically... Read more »
...and/or medical tests (e.g., cholesterol levels, liver function tests, bone density tests) should... Read more »
...Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose,... Read more »
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