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vitamin D Questions why do i need it and benefits?
Doc says i need to take 2000 units of Vitamin D why do i need to do this? what are the benefits from it. they said they would call in a a perscription for it but whwen I called to see if it was ready the pharmacist said it is bought over the counter please any info is apprecitated
September 13th, 2010 - 15:26
This is when your search engine comes in handy…just do a search on ‘benefits vitamin D’ (no quotes).
I do know it helps with the absorption of calcium by the body, but you’ll need too look up other benefits further. I doubt your doc would recommend a supplement you don’t need, just for the heck of it. But s/he should also have explained why you need it and what the repercussions (healthwise) could be if you are deficient for an extended period of time.
September 13th, 2010 - 15:26
Recent research shows it may be good for the prevention of certain types of cancer but it has to be the cholecalciferol type or D-3 and its also good for the bones and heart disease.