VITAMIN D

Primary Role

Primary Benefits

Secondary Benefits

Deficiencies

Overdose

Daily Requirement

Maintain proper blood levels of calcium & phosphate

Healthy bone metabolism

Prevent some cancers

Rickets in children

Hypercalcemia

19-50 Years

200

units

Decrease fracture rate

Osteomalacia (undermineralized bones)

51-70 years

400 units

Increase muscle strength

Prevent some autoimmune diseases

Osteoporosis (porous bones)

Calcification of kidneys, heart, lungs, & blood vessels

>70 years

600 units

Reduce fall accidents