Effervescent Vitamins Absorb Better
Vitamin C is water-soluble. It acts as an antioxidant, an immune booster, assists in the production of collagen and helps wound healing.
The major deficiency syndrome of vitamin C is scurvy, and the symptoms include inflamed and bleeding gums, impaired wound healing, dry eyes and mouth (Sjogren’s syndrome), joint and muscle weakness, fatigue, depression, frequent infections, anaemia, anorexia, kidney problems and pulmonary problems that can lead to coma and death.
Most people will not suff Read more
Vitamin D Metabolism
There are two forms of vitamin D – vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D3 is produced in the skin by the action of ultravioiet B (UVB) light on skin cells. Vitamin D2 is plant derived. Both Vitamin D2 and D3 can be obtained from certain foods in the diet or as supplements.
On average, only about 20% of our daily vitamin D intake is obtained from the diet, due to the limited range of food that contains vitamin D. Thus sunlight is usually our major source of Read more
Roles of Vitamin D In The Prevention of Diseases
VITAMIN D is one of the fat-soluble vitamins well known for being essential for skeletal health. Osteoporosis and oste-oporotic fractures are the consequences of poor skeletal health.
Vitamin D affects fracture risk in two ways: by decreasing falls and increasing bone density.
Low vitamin D levels have been associated with lower bone density in adolescents and adults, as well as an increased risk of fracture. This increased risk of fracture may be linked with the fact that vitamin D has direct e Read more