Vitamin D

Question 1

What are the properties of Vitamin D?

Answer 1

• Produced by the skin in response to sunlight exposure

* Regulates the amount of Calcium and Phosphate, meaning bone construction and maintenance.

Question 2

What is the recommended daily allowance for vitamin D and how much sunlight does this equate to?

Answer 2

• Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 600IU or 15mcg for <70 years old
• This will take about 30 minutes of midday sunlight daily

Question 3

What are the potential consequences for a lack of vitamin D?

Answer 3

Pain in the bones (osteomalacia) is most common, along with fatigue, muscle pain, and strong mood swings.
Rickets is also a possibility in children

Question 4

What does the regulation of calcium and phosphate do to the body?

Answer 4

Calcium and phosphate are elements that maintain the skeleton bone structure of the body. They also affect the size and flow of blood vessels.