Steroid Vitamin D

The uncommon facts about vitamin D. Vitamin D is responsible for the absorption of calcium primarily by 20x in the small intestine and it also increases absorption of iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphate to mineralize the bone and supporting other tissues in the body. But it has to be activated through an enzyme in the liver and the kidney. Vitamin D is very important in controlling the immunity to viruses especially the lungs and autoimmune diseases. Make sure to take vitamin K2 when you take vitamin D because it helps deliver the calcium all the way to the bone. Possible Cause of Vitamin D Deficiency: • Liver Damage • Kidney Damage • Fatty Liver • Cirrhosis of the liver • Kidney Dialysis Importance of Vitamin D • 20x increase absorption of calcium • Increase absorption of iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphate • Controls immunity to viruses • Can turn off asthma symptoms • Strong bones • Prevents deformation of bones • Prevents chronic muscle/skeletal pain Vitamin D Deficiency • Weak and Fragile Bones • Bones Fracture easily • Bowed Legs • Bending of Spine Hypercalcemia Signs and Symptoms: (Too much calcium) • Increase excessive urination • Increase thirst • Insomnia • Nervous • Itching