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∙ 12y agoTaking vitamin D is usually a good idea because a lot of people are deficient in it but whether or not it is effective as a sole treatment for your Asthma is something you really need to consult your doctor about.
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∙ 11y agoVitamin D is helpful for childrens with severe asthma. Vitamin D is linked to many childhood diseases including asthma so, so supplementing it will be beneficial. However, every child is different so, consulting with your doctor before starting a Vitamin D regimen is best.
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Does Vitamin D help asthma decrease?
Vitamin D alone is not believed to decrease Asthma. Vitamin D has been shown to increase the effect of Steroids when used to treat asthma. Hear is a link that will explain the use of vitamin D and Steroid in asthma treatment http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/04/21/can-vitamin-d-help-asthma-sufferers/
Can sunlight remove or lessen asthma?
Some studies have shown that Vitamin D, which our bodies make from sunlight, may lessen the symptoms of asthma. The Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has published multiple studies showing evidence of a link between Vitamin D and asthma.
What vitamins can prevent asthma?
Though this is debatable; vitamin D and co-enzyme Q10.
How does vitamin d affect asthma?
Vitamin D is obtained through diet and surprisingly skin sun exposure. Asthma has many causes, symptoms and courses of action. It is best to consult a medical doctor or nurse to evaluate and treat symptoms.
How does vitamin D help control asthma?
Yes. According to a study published in January 2011 in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, patients who have higher stores of this vitamin seem to need less medication than ones that don't. Vitamin D enhances the activity of corticosteroids used for asthma treatment.
What are some of the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?
Lack of vitamin D can cause a wide range of symptoms such as the flu, muscle weakness, psoriasis and asthma. It also can trigger depression. It can be treated by exposure to the sun and supplements.
Does Vitamin D help asthma at all?
Yes, it is potentially helpful, and as a bonus it is also one of the cheaper vitamins you can find today. Inhaled steroids also don't work as well if you have a low vitamin D level.
What vitamin is synthesized in the skin with exposure to the sunlight?
Vitamin D is produced by ultraviolet radiation on your skin. The UV light converts a precursor molecule to vitamin D.
How is vitamin d link to natural selection?
Humans get Vitamin D from the sun, and it is necessary for bone growth. People who do not get enough Vitamin D will experience improper bone growth, among other problems, and will die earlier.
What about vitamin - D?
Vitamin D (disambiguation).
Does vitamin B come from the sun?
I know that vitamin d is one isn't vitamin e another?
Which vitamin provides for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus by bones and teeth?
Vitamins A , C and D. Calcium also helps
