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Prevention Overview Articles

Osteomalacia
Adults can prevent osteomalacia resulting from vitamin D deficiency by eating enough dairy products that have extra vitamin D, and getting enough sunlight.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006

Specific Prevention Articles

Skin, Eyes and the Sun
Using sunscreen, covering up and wearing sunglasses that block UV rays will help you enjoy the sunshine safely.
Source:StayWell
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is used by the body in the absorption of calcium.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 2, 2007
Among the Missing: Vitamin D
Just when you thought you had your summertime outdoors routine down -- plenty of sunscreen, a large hat, limited exposure between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- comes the news that Americans aren't getting enough of the "sunshine vitamin" -- vitamin D.
Source:StayWell
By the way, doctor: Am I taking too much vitamin ...
I take Fosamax with vitamin D and a multivitamin that contains vitamin D. Now I see my calcium tablets also have vitamin D in them. Am I in danger of getting too much of this vitamin?
Source:StayWell
Higher vitamin D may help prevent breast cancer
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to help reduce the risk of breast cancer, meaning that the recommended daily amount will likely need to be revised upward.
Source:StayWell
Vitamin D
Vitamin DOther Name(s):calciferol (vitamin D-3), cholecalciferol, dihydrotachysterol (a synthetic vitamin D), ergocalciferol (vitamin D-2), ergosterol (provitamin D-2), 7-dehydrocholesterol (provitamin D-3), 22-dihydroergosterol (vitamin D-4 or pr...
Source:StayWell
Your Child and Vitamin D
Shunning milk and the sun is more and more common for children, and the result is a lack of vitamin D.
Source:StayWell
Vitamin D and your health: Breaking old rules, ra...
Vitamin D's primary function is to help the body absorb calcium, though it may also protect against prostate cancer and other diseases. Many people do not get enough from sunlight, its natural source, and should get the needed amount via a supplement.
Source:StayWell
Vitamin D: Enjoying its day in the sun
This article discusses the potential health benefits of taking vitamin D regularly, which are greater than previously believed.
Source:StayWell
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