Description:
Vitamin
D is about more than Ricketts. Low
levels of Vitamin D are associated with multiple sclerosis, coronary heart
disease, and some cancers. Too much
Vitamin D from the sun can cause skin cancer.
This presentation discusses the data supporting these ideas as well as
other aspects of Vitamin D metabolism.
Learning Objectives:
- Outline
the importance of Vitamin D in maintaining good health.
- List
diseases that are linked to Vitamin D deficiency.
- Define
common sources of Vitamin D.
- Describe
when, why, and how to test for Vitamin D in patients.
Author(s):
David Plaut, Consultant
Launched: 2011