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What conditions is vitamin d produced by the body and where?
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Does vitamin K help your body absorb vitamin D?
You may not be able to absorb vitamin D if you have certain health conditions. This includes mucus buildup in the intestines and liver problems.
What factors limit the amount of vitamin d that can be made by the body?
The amount of vitamin D that can be made by the body is limited by factors such as sun exposure, skin pigmentation, age, geographic location, clothing coverage, and the use of sunscreen. Additionally, certain medical conditions or medications can affect the body's ability to produce vitamin D.
What disorder of the liver could result in excess Vitamin B12 in the body?
Liver disease (such as cirrhosis or hepatitis) is a medical condition that can increase vitamin B12 in the body. Some myeloproliferative disorders (for example, polycythemia vera and chronic myelocytic leukemia or CML) can also increase vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 excess is virtually harmful since it is a water-soluble vitamin. It will just be secreted from the body as urine. The conditions themselves are what is cause for concern. The increased vitamin B12 can just be used as an indicator for the disease.
How do you reduce vitamin D in body?
The only way to reduce vitamin D in the body is to stop intake of vitamin D.
Describe the body's mechanisms for controlling blood glucose levels under normal and stress conditions.?
Describe the body's mechanisms for controlling blood glucose levels under normal and stress conditions.?
What vitamin do you absorb through your skin from the sun?
The skin uses the sun to produce vitamin D. It is not literally absorbed through the skin from the sun, rather vitamin D is produced by the body under the skin in reaction to sunlight. Vitamin D is necessary to keep bones and teeth healthy as it helps to regulate the amounts of phosphate and calcium in the body.
Which vitamin can not be made in human body?
vitamin D
What Vitamin needed for vision can be found in the carrots squash and sweet potatoes?
The vitamin needed for vision that can be found in carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes is Vitamin A. This nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy vision, particularly in low-light conditions, as it helps form a pigment called rhodopsin in the retina. Additionally, Vitamin A supports overall eye health and may help prevent certain eye conditions. These foods are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A.
Is vitamin c stored in the body or excreted?
vitamin c is NOT stored in the body. It is excreted. So, there is no danger of build up of vitamin c in the body , if high doses are taken. Vitamin c is very good for us.
Is everything called a vitamin a vitamin?
No, vitamins are by definition an essential nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities. Vitamin D is not really a vitamin. The human body can produce this nutrient and it is actually a hormone, not a vitamin.
Which vitamin is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects vitamin A?
vitamin E helps to protect vitamin A and fats in the body.
