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How much exposure to sunlight is needed to remain vitamin d levels?
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Keeping a steady schedule of activity in the outdoors everyday should boost vitamin D levels and create a happier you.
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Why should people who live in the north take vitamin D with a calcium supplemental?
People who live in the north have a decreased amount of sunlight exposure. Vitamin D is manufactured by skin cells when exposed to sunlight, and is needed for absorption of dietary calcium.
Which is a good source of vitamin d?
There is no known good natural source of vitamin D other than exposure to sunlight. If needed, there are always Vitamin D supplements, however these aren't as efficiently absorbed compared to the natural source.
Does taking supplement vitamin d for babies harmful?
* Baby has very little exposure to sunlight. For example: if you live in a far northern latitude, if you live in an urban area where tall buildings and pollution block sunlight, if baby is always completely covered and kept out of the sun, if baby is always inside during the day, or if you always apply high-SPF sunscreen. * Both mother and baby have darker skin and thus require more sun exposure to generate an adequate amount of vitamin D. Again, this is a "not enough sunlight" issue - the darker your skin pigmentation, the greater the amount of sun exposure needed. There is not much information available on how much more sunlight is needed if you have medium or darker toned skin. See the section below regarding amount of sunlight needed. * Mother is deficient in vitamin D - this is rare in western countries. The amount of vitamin D in breastmilk depends upon mom's vitamin D status. If baby gets enough sunlight, mom's deficiency is unlikely to be a problem for baby. However, if baby is not producing enough vitamin D from sunlight exposure, then breastmilk will need to meet a larger percentage of baby's vitamin D needs. If mom has minimal exposure to sunlight (see above examples) and is not consuming enough foods or supplements containing vitamin D, then she may be vitamin D deficient. More below on supplementing mom with vitamin D.
What cures rickets?
Rickets is caused due to Calcium and/or Vitamin D deficiency. Proper Calcium intake and Vitamin D synthesis will cure Rickets. Calcium is needed to maintain and build bones. Vitamin D helps in synthesizing Calcium. Vitamin D can be obtained from Sunlight exposure. About 30 minutes of exposure to Sunlight twice a week is enough. Minimum Calcium intake should be 13 mg/kg of body weight. Most common source of Calcium is Milk. 1 average glass of Milk contains about 250 mg Calcium.
How is osteomalacia treated?
Oral supplements of vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus may be given depending on the underlying cause of the disorder. Larger doses of vitamin D and calcium may be needed for people with intestinal malabsorption. Monitoring of blood levels of phosphorus and calcium may be indicated for people with certain underlying conditions. Regular daily supplements of vitamin D and calcium are usually used for people with simple vitamin D deficiency, but some people have a single injection vitamin D, in the form of calciferol (vitamin D2). This is stored in the body and can last up to a year before another injection may be needed. People with vitamin D deficiency due to intestinal problems are best treated with calciferol. Most people with osteomalacia find their pain is reduced about two weeks after the injection. Extra calcium may also be needed while bone is healing. Direct exposure of the skin (i.e., hands, face, arms, etc.) to sunlight stimulates the body to manufacture vitamin D. However, both clothing and use of a sunscreen prevent the ultraviolet light that triggers the formation of vitamin D from reaching the skin. Depending on latitude, sunlight during the winter may not provide enough ultraviolet light to promote adequate vitamin D production. At other times during the year, even 30 minutes of exposure per day will usually lead to large increases in the amount of vitamin D made. If it is difficult to get sunlight exposure, full-spectrum lighting can be used to stimulate vitamin D production.
What do you get in vitamin d?
Vitamin D aids in building and maintaining bone mass-therefore helping you to absorb Calcium; a necessity for your bones. If one has low levels of Vitamin D, then you may be at a greater risk for diseases such as arthritis. When the sun's UV-B rays hit a person's skin, a reaction occurs allowing skin cells to produce Vitamin D. Sometimes, even with a sufficient amount of sun exposure, your levels may be low, and that is when medication may be needed to "boost" your levels manually.
Why DOS needed?
Without shelter we could die from exposure to the elements such as rain, wind, sunlight, heat, and the cold.
Why is direct sunlight better than artificial?
Direct sunlight is better than artificial sunlight for a number of reasons. One of the major reasons is because natural sunlight provides the body with much needed vitamin D.
Why do elderly people need more vitamin d?
Vitamin D is needed for calcium to be made useful in the body (for instance in bones). As you get older you tend to lose calcium from the bones and it becomes necessary to try and prevent this by ensuring that there is enough calcium in the diet and that this calcium is usable by the body. Vitamin D is made in the body by the action of UV sunlight on the fat layers just under the skin. If there is not enough exposure to sunlight the body becomes short of vitamin D and bode deformities can occur in growing children (rickets). Therefore in the young and the old it is important that both Calcium and vitamin D are present in the diet.
What element is needed for strong bones?
The two main dietary supplements are calcium and vitamin D,calcium rich diet is essential for healthy bones and is found in all milk and milk products,while vitamin d is in fish , some meats and egg yolk and vitamin D is also gained through exposure to sunlight.
Which mineral's absorption is enhanced greatly by vitamin C?
Vitamin C is needed for the absorption and uptake of iron. Iron supplements alone are often ineffective without adequate levels of vitamin C in the body.
What vitamin is needed for respiration in cells?
Vitamin C is needed for respiration in cells.
