Practical tips for maintaining optimal vitamin D levels

Lena Jafri; Hafsa Majid; Nayab Afzal

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-34037-6.00002-9

Practical tips for maintaining optimal vitamin D levels

Lena Jafri
, Hafsa Majid
, Nayab Afzal

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical College, Pakistan

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Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency is a common worldwide health issue. Lifestyle changes, such as limiting sun exposure, wearing sunscreen when outside, eating a diet low in foods high in vitamin D, and regional cultural differences, can worsen it. This chapter discusses the doable strategies for keeping vitamin D levels in their ideal range. It is essential to comprehend the significance of preventing toxicity by maintaining supplements, as well as the different kinds of vitamin D supplement pharmaceutical preparations, administration methods, and the proper supplement selection based on bioavailability and efficacy.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Impact of Vitamin D on Health and Disease
Subtitle of host publication	Beyond the Bones
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	419-430
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443340376
ISBN (Print)	9780443340383
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-34037-6.00002-9
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

Keywords

Supplements
pharmaceutical preparation
recommended daily allowance
sun exposure
vitamin D deficiency
vitamin D deficiency treatment regimens

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