vitamin D
noun
: any or all of several fat-soluble vitamins chemically related to steroids, essential for normal bone and tooth structure, and found especially in fish-liver oils, egg yolk, and milk or produced by activation (as by ultraviolet irradiation) of sterols: such as
a
or vitamin D2
: calciferol
b
or vitamin D3
: cholecalciferol
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Studies have shown that vitamin D supplements can help to improve bone health, brain health and immune function, among other benefits.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a hormone produced in the adrenal gland, is another of his top picks.
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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Statin medications may lower vitamin D levels, and supplementing with vitamin D may negatively impact the medication’s effects.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Keeping your vitamin D levels healthy is also important.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
Some people also take supplements like elderberry, vitamin C, vitamin D, or zinc to boost their immunity and help prevent illness.1112
While the cold and flu share many preventative measures, only the flu has a vaccine for treatment and prevention.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Statin medications may lower vitamin D levels, and supplementing with vitamin D may negatively impact the medication’s effects.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Keeping your vitamin D levels healthy is also important.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
Some people also take supplements like elderberry, vitamin C, vitamin D, or zinc to boost their immunity and help prevent illness.1112
While the cold and flu share many preventative measures, only the flu has a vaccine for treatment and prevention.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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