The Role of Vitamin D in the Human Body
Vitamin D is essential for life. It enables absorption of calcium and phosphate from the small intestine and their incorporation into bones and teeth. Vitamin D enhances immunity and reduces inflammation. Calcium and phosphate are, among other, responsible for proper function of nerves and muscles.
Children not getting enough of vitamin D may develop rickets (1) - a disease with bone deformities. Vitamin D deficiency in adults results in osteomalacia (2) - weak bones with pains in bones and bone fractures.
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