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Consumer-focused fact sheet about Vitamin D, what it does, how much you need, food sources, effects on health, potential interactions with other substances, and where you can find more information about Vitamin D.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer
Information for health professionals about Vitamin D, recommended intakes, sources, intake status, risks of inadequacy or excess, current research on Vitamin D and health, and potential interactions.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional
Hoja informativa para el consumidor sobre la vitamina D: lo que hace, la cantidad que necesita, cuales alimentos son fuentes, los efectos en la salud, interacciones posibles, y donde se puede encontrar más información sobre la vitamina D.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-DatosEnEspanol
Find links to useful resources including conference proceedings, evidence-based reviews, information on standard reference materials, and other publications.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/Vitamin_D_Resources_for_Researchers.aspx
Check out the answer in a Q&A from The Scoop, the ODS Newsletter for Consumers.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/News/The_Scoop_-_February_2011.aspx#1
Check out the answer in a Q&A from The Scoop, the ODS Newsletter for Consumers.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/News/The_Scoop_-_February_2011.aspx#2
An ODS initiative and international collaborative effort to standardize laboratory measurement of vitamin D status.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/vdsp.aspx
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Probiotics Fact Sheet for Consumers What are probiotics and what do they do? Probiotics are live microorganisms (such as bacteria and yeasts) that provide health benefits when you consume them. They are naturally present in some fermented foods, ...
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This is a fillable form you can use to record the dietary supplements, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medicines you take.
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