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Vitamin D is a generic name of 2 molecules, namely ergocalciferol (vitamin D-2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D can be formed body with the help of sunlight. When the body gets enough sunlight, vitamin D intake through food is not needed. Because it can be synthesized in the body, vitamin D can be said not vitamins, but a prohormone. When the body does not get enough sunlight, vitamin D need to be met through food. The main source of vitamin D in non-tropical regions is from food. Animal foods are the main source of vitamin D, such as egg yolk, liver, butter, and fish-liver oil. Vitamin D is relatively stable and not destroyed when food is heated or stored for long periods.
The function of vitamin D is to assist the establishment and maintenance of bone with vitamin A and vitamin C, hormo-parathyroid hormone and calcitonin, protein, and the minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluorine. Vitamin D to prevent and cure diseases of rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, legs bent, the ends of long bones enlarged, curved ribs, enlarged head due to delayed fontanel closure, delayed tooth out, the shape of uneven teeth and are easily damaged, rheumatism, and fracture.
Consumption of vitamin D in excessive amounts will cause poisoning. Are typical signs of weakness, headache, decreased appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, mental disorders, and excessive urine output.