Vitamin D Deficiency (less than 20ng) - Patient education - Beyond the Basics

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Table of contents - Vitamin D Deficiency - Patient education - Beyond the Basics

AUTHOR: Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD

IINTRODUCTION

WHAT IS VITAMIN D?

Natural sources of vitamin D

CAUSES OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Inadequate intake

Inadequate or ineffective sun exposure

Diseases or surgery that affect fat absorption

Kidney and liver disease

POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

DIAGNOSIS OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Who needs testing for vitamin D?

TREATMENT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Vitamin D supplements

Dosing (incorrectly considers >20 ng to be enough)

Do I need other vitamins or minerals?

Monitoring

Side effects

PREVENTION OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION

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