Vitamin D3 Deficiency
Cross-source consensus on Vitamin D3 Deficiency from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Approximately 2 billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D3. — The Best Vitamin for Tuberculosis (TB)
- Liver dysfunction, missing gallbladder, or insufficient bile production impairs vitamin D absorption because it is a fat-soluble vitamin dependent on bile. — The Best Vitamin for Tuberculosis (TB)
- It is very difficult to meet even basic vitamin D RDAs through diet alone. — The Best Vitamin for Tuberculosis (TB)
- Geographic distance from the equator limits UV radiation exposure, reducing the skin's ability to produce sufficient vitamin D. — The Best Vitamin for Tuberculosis (TB)
- Darker skin requires significantly more sun exposure to produce the same amount of vitamin D3 as lighter skin. — The Best Vitamin for Tuberculosis (TB)
- The body progressively loses the ability to absorb vitamin D3 as it ages. — The Best Vitamin for Tuberculosis (TB)