What conditions or problems is Vitamin D used for ?

Vitamin D helps prevent rickets and osteomalacia, both of which are diseases that cause malformations of bones and teeth. It also helps slow the progression of osteoporosis, a bone-weakening disease. Vitamin D has a calming effect on the nervous system, and may help to treat insomnia.












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