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(Uses): Helps to regulate calcium metabolism and normal calcification of the bones in the body as well as
influencing our utilization of phosphorus. Very important in children. Helpful in maintaining the nervous system,
heart function, and for normal blood clotting- all which are affected by calcium levels. Taken along with Vitamin A,
D has been shown in some studies to reduce the incidence of colds. It has also been used in the treatment of
diabetes, cataracts, visual problems, allergies, sciatica pain, and skin problems. These two vitamin combinations
have helped muscle spasms, especially when related to stress, helped with asthma, arthritis, menopausal symptoms
such as hot flashes and depression.
(Deficiency): In children, the bone disorder is rickets. It is characterized by soft skull bones and fragility of other
bones, with bowing of the legs, spinal curvature, and an increase in the size of joints, such as the wrists, ankles, and
knees. Muscular development may be diminished as well. Nearsightedness and loss of hearing. One of the
current theories of multiple sclerosis is that it may be influenced by low vitamin D levels in puberty.
(Food Sources): Found mainly in animal foods, or fish liver oil. Cod liver oil is a common source. Egg yolks,
butter, and liver have some vitamin D, as do the oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon, sardines, and herring. Best
source is 15 minutes of adequate sunshine per day.
(Herbal Sources):
Alfalfa, bladder, horsetail nettle, parsley.
(RDA): 400 IU's per day. Infants and growing children probably need more.
(Assimilation): Works best with adequate calcium and phosphorus.
influencing our utilization of phosphorus. Very important in children. Helpful in maintaining the nervous system,
heart function, and for normal blood clotting- all which are affected by calcium levels. Taken along with Vitamin A,
D has been shown in some studies to reduce the incidence of colds. It has also been used in the treatment of
diabetes, cataracts, visual problems, allergies, sciatica pain, and skin problems. These two vitamin combinations
have helped muscle spasms, especially when related to stress, helped with asthma, arthritis, menopausal symptoms
such as hot flashes and depression.
(Deficiency): In children, the bone disorder is rickets. It is characterized by soft skull bones and fragility of other
bones, with bowing of the legs, spinal curvature, and an increase in the size of joints, such as the wrists, ankles, and
knees. Muscular development may be diminished as well. Nearsightedness and loss of hearing. One of the
current theories of multiple sclerosis is that it may be influenced by low vitamin D levels in puberty.
(Food Sources): Found mainly in animal foods, or fish liver oil. Cod liver oil is a common source. Egg yolks,
butter, and liver have some vitamin D, as do the oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon, sardines, and herring. Best
source is 15 minutes of adequate sunshine per day.
(Herbal Sources):
Alfalfa, bladder, horsetail nettle, parsley.
(RDA): 400 IU's per day. Infants and growing children probably need more.
(Assimilation): Works best with adequate calcium and phosphorus.
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