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Vitamin D (Sunshine Vitamin)

Synthesised in skin via sunlight; essential for calcium absorption, bone health and immunity

USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1922 Vitamins & Minerals

Key Facts

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    Synthesised in skin when exposed to UVB sunlight; also obtained from fatty fish, eggs, fortified foods

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    Functions: calcium absorption, bone mineralisation, immune regulation, mental health

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    Deficiency causes rickets in children, osteoporosis in adults; India: 70–100% of urban population deficient

🍎 Did you know? Over 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D β€” including 80% of urban Indians despite sunny weather

Quick Reference

Category

Vitamins & Minerals

Origin

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA

Year / Era

1922

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Synthesised in skin via sunlight

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