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Vitamin d & Potassium
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Role of vitamin d & potassium in the body Vitamin D Helps calcium build strong bones. Regulate immune system. Deficiency of vitamin D leads to rickets in children a condition that causes the weakening of bones due to loss of calcium and misshapen bones called osteomalacia in adults. Potassium [Vitamin K ] Vitamin K is helpful in blood clotting. Helps body to repair itself and heal wounds. Produces bone protein called osteocalcin. Deficiency of vitamin K may result in easily bruising, nose bleeds, and reduced bone density.
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Recommended dosage for: Vitamin D Recommended from natural food sources, sun, and supplements. 40-60 ng/mL Vitamin K Supplements are not recommended, this vitamin should come from the food you eat and bacteria from the large intestine. Women -90 micrograms/day & men-120 micrograms/day.
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Foods sources high in concentration for: Vitamin DVitamin K
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