Vitamin D

General Information:

Responsible for growth and maintenence of bones and teeth and helps to maintain a correct balance of phosphorous and calcium within the body.

Present in fish liver oils; however, foods which we normally consume contain very little vitamin D. For this reason, the milk manufacturers are required to add vitamin D to milk.

Excessive vitamin D can cause loss of appetite, thirst, diarrhea, and nausea; however, if recommended amounts (400 IU per day) are followed it is quite safe.

It is destroyed in the body by mineral oils.

ŠJamie Longstreet 1996-2004