Vitamins - - VYE-ta-mins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are available in the foods that you eat. Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and teeth.
Lack of vitamin D may lead to a condition called rickets, especially in children, in which bones and teeth are weak. In adults it may cause a condition called osteomalacia, in which calcium is lost from bones so that they become weak. Your family doctor may treat these problems by prescribing vitamin D for you. Vitamin D is also sometimes using to treat other diseases in which calcium is not using properly by the body.
Ergocalciferol is the form of vitamin D using in vitamin supplements.
Some conditions may increase your need for vitamin D. These include:
In addition, individuals and breast-fed infants who lack exposure to sunlight, as well as dark-skinned individuals, may be more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency. Increased need for vitamin D must be determined by your health care professional.
Alfacalcidol, calcifediol, calcitriol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D using to treat hypocalcemia - not enough calcium in the blood. Alfacalcidol, calcifediol and calcitriol are also using to treat certain types of bone disease that may occur with kidney disease in diseaseds who are undergoing kidney dialysis.
Claims that vitamin D is effective for treat of arthritis and prevention of nearsightedness or nerve problems have not been proven. Some psoriasis diseaseds may benefit from vitamin D supplements; however, controlled studies have not been performed.
Injectable vitamin D is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Some strengths of ergocalciferol and all strengths of alfacalcidol, calcifediol, calcitriol and dihydrotachysterol are available only with your family doctor's prescription. Other strengths of ergocalciferol are available without a prescription. However, it may be a good idea to check with your health care professional before taking vitamin D on your own Taking large amounts over long periods may cause serious unwanted effects .
Vitamin D and related compounds are available in the following dosage forms:
Vitamin D is found naturally only in fish and fish-liver oils. However, it is also found in milk - vitamin D-fortified. Cooking does not effect the vitamin D in foods. Vitamin D is sometimes called the ''sunshine vitamin'' since it is made in your skin when you are exposed to sunlight. If you eat a balanced diet and get outside in the sunshine at least 1.5 to 2 hours a week, you must be getting all the vitamin D you need.
Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy. Your body also needs other substances found in food such as protein, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. Vitamins themselves often can't work without the presence of other foods. For example, fat is needed so that vitamin D can be absorbed into the body.
The daily amount of vitamin D needed is defined in few various ways.
In the past, the RDA and RNI for vitamin D have been expressed in Units - U. This term has been replaced by micrograms - mcg of vitamin D.
Normal daily recommended intakes in mcg and Units are generally defined as follows:
| Units | Infants and children Birth to 3 years of age | 4 to 6 years of age | 7 to 10 years of age | Adolescents and adults | Pregnant and breast- feeding females |
Сенорм Сенсигель Сенсисепт Сепатрем 10 Септрин Сердечный друг Сердол Серевент |