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To geta better answer, Google American Heart Association articles from January 2008 and after, with Dr. Wang, Harvard researcher, who stated that smooth muscle contains Vitamin D receptors. Offhand, most likely because Vitamin D enables calcium uptake in the body and calcium is needed in proper amounts for muscle/nerve coordination (proper calcium/sodium/magnesium balance).

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What does vitamin D do to you?

Vitamin D boosts your immune system, including lowering the risk of Influenza, it can prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease and can help with depression and generally reducing the risk of weakness. it supports the calcium.


Is vitamin d production a function of the skeletal system?

No, it does not produce vitamin D.


Why is vitamin D important to your diet?

Vitamin D is found in eggs, liver, milk, oily fish and margarine. It is very important. It is required for calcium absorbtion and storage. There are a number of deficiency diseases that can be gotten if vitamin D is not eaten. Some examples are rickets, weak bones which eventually become deformed and hearing problems.


Is Vit D good for you?

Vitamin D is necessary for strong and healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D may also the help immune system and protect against some cancers. The childhood disease rickets, osteoporosis in older adults, and some onsets of Alzheimer's disease are thought to be associated with Vitamin D deficiency.


What is the effect of vitamin d in the body?

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Is jade stone the source of vitamin d?

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Which vitamin do you get from the sun?

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.


How does Vitamin D affect the endocrine system?

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Is sun good for you?

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Vitamin b is good in daily intake?

That is true you do need vitamin D in your daily intake


How does vitamin D production play a part in the integumentary system?

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What vitamin is good for nerves?

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