Vitamin D increases the absorption of minerals such as: calcium, magnesium, and phosphate to provide normal bone development and maintenance.Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency:
- Low calcium, thyroid issues, osteoporosis, falls and fractures, bone pain, joint stiffness, muscle aches & pains, fatigue, muscle twitching, and weakness.
- In children: irritability, lethargy, developmental delay, bone changes, or fractures can be symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.
D3 (cholecalciferol) supplements are sourced from animal products because they are more efficacious in achieving optimal Vitamin D levels than D2.