For the mother, vitamin D does all the normal things (calcium/phosphorus balance, anti-cancer, immune modulator, etc...). For the child, vitamin D is being shown to be important in brain development, including helping to prevent schizophrenia.
The term "vitamin D" refers to several different forms of this vitamin. ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 synthesized by plants. Vitamin D3 is synthesized by humans in the skin. D is the fourth letter in the Latin alphabet and the vitamin D was the fourth vitamin discovered.
* Vitamin A * Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) * Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) * Vitamin B3 (Niacin) * Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) * Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) * Vitamin B7 (Biotin); also known as Vitamin H * Vitamin B9 (Folic acid); also known as Vitamin M * Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) * Vitamin C * Vitamin D * Vitamin E * Vitamin K
Sunlight helps the human body to manufacture vitamin D. In that sense one can say that solar radiation contributes to vitamin D. It does not have vitamin D, though.
The vitamin D has a role in Cancer recovery and prevention
Ultraviolet A (long wavelength) initiates production of vitamin D and melanin (tanning). Ultraviolet B (short wavelength) damages the skin causing sunburns and in some cases cancers.
Vitamin D is produced by ultraviolet radiation on your skin. The UV light converts a precursor molecule to vitamin D.
Vitamin D (disambiguation).
Pregnant women typically need about 600 to 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day to support fetal development and maintain their own health. Some health organizations recommend higher amounts, particularly for women at risk of deficiency. It's important for pregnant women to consult with their healthcare provider to determine their specific needs and ensure they receive adequate vitamin D through diet, supplements, or sunlight exposure.
I know that vitamin d is one isn't vitamin e another?
The term "vitamin D" refers to several different forms of this vitamin. ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 synthesized by plants. Vitamin D3 is synthesized by humans in the skin. D is the fourth letter in the Latin alphabet and the vitamin D was the fourth vitamin discovered.
Vitamin a, Vitamin b, vitamin c.
is vitamin d a compound?
Vitamin D comes from sunshine exposure and works with the mineral calcium. "Sunshine vitamin" is the nickname for vitamin D because the human body produces vitamin D through exposure to the UV rays of the Sun.
1,25- Dihydroxy vitamin D
* Vitamin A * Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) * Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) * Vitamin B3 (Niacin) * Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) * Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) * Vitamin B7 (Biotin); also known as Vitamin H * Vitamin B9 (Folic acid); also known as Vitamin M * Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) * Vitamin C * Vitamin D * Vitamin E * Vitamin K
vitamin D will prevent rickets.
Yes, why else would it be called vitamin D if not?