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Vitamin D Test: Everything You Need To Know
Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD A vitamin D test is a blood test that measures the level of vitamin D (calciferol) in ...
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Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in Children
Supplementation with cholecalciferol 1,000 IU/day during pregnancy is associated with greater offspring bone mineral density ...
The presence of this mineral in avocado is why Vitamin D gets activated in the body
Vitamin D requires magnesium to become active, crucial for bone health, immune function, and mood regulation. Avocados are a notable magnesium source, ...
Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy improve child bone health
According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is the most common bone disease. It affects one in five ...
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Making vitamin D detection much more accessible
Despite the importance of vitamin D for overall health, it is estimated that about one billion people worldwide have a deficiency, usually defined as having serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D 3 ...