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As high intake of vitamin D is a cause of raised calcium levels (hypercalcemia), the addition of vitamin K may be beneficial in helping to prevent vascular calcification, particularly in people with chronic kidney disease. [80] [81]
In a healthy physiology, extracellular calcium levels are maintained within a tight range through the actions of parathyroid hormone, vitamin D and the calcium sensing receptor. [1] Disorders in calcium metabolism can lead to hypocalcemia, decreased plasma levels of calcium or hypercalcemia, elevated plasma calcium levels.
Hypocalcemia is a medical condition characterized by low calcium levels in the blood serum. [5] The normal range of blood calcium is typically between 2.1–2.6 mmol/L (8.8–10.7 mg/dL, 4.3–5.2 mEq/L), while levels less than 2.1 mmol/L are defined as hypocalcemic. [1] [3] [6] Mildly low levels that develop slowly often have no symptoms.
The metabolism of calcium, phosphate, hormones, and Vitamin D. Biochemical features are similar to those of rickets. The major factor is an abnormally low vitamin D concentration in blood serum. [13] Major typical biochemical findings include: [19] Low serum and urinary calcium; Low serum phosphate, except in cases of renal osteodystrophy
"Currently vitamin D3 is recommended for supplementation over D2, although there is a lot of debate about this," says Dr. Ford. "Doctors may prescribe a higher amount for a few weeks if the levels ...
People with low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of developing rickets (in infants and young children) and osteomalacia, two diseases that can affect bone health and integrity.
People with depression typically have lower levels of vitamin D, but some studies make it clear that a deficiency doesn’t necessarily cause depression. Individuals that struggle with depression ...
Hypovitaminosis D has been associated with many neurological conditions. However, an actual mechanism of action for each of the conditions has yet to be solidified. Many researchers have questioned whether the depletion of vitamin D actually causes these disorders or if vitamin D deficiency is a symptom of these disorders. [medical citation needed]