Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D is produced under the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. It provides many benefits for the body. It promotes calcium absorption from the gut and helps maintain proper levels of calcium in the blood stream for bone formation and cellular activity. Low vitamin D levels can trigger the […]
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Most everyone knows the need for calcium to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis, but calcium is a supplement that seems to generate a lot of questions. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions we get at the pharmacy. What Type of Calcium Supplement Is Best? There are many forms of calcium […]
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Vitamins are organic compounds that are necessary for proper health and cannot be synthesized by the body. By strict definition there are 13 nutrients considered to be vitamins in humans. Below are lists of vitamins, their functions in the body, diseases that occur when they are lacking, and dietary sources of vitamins. There are also […]
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