Question

Is vitamin D a acid or a base?

Answer 1

Answer:

Vitamin D activates calcium-binding proteins that assist in calcium absorption and bone stasis, however, its role in maintaining calcium balance is secondary to the role of pH. When serum vitamin D levels are consistently sub-optimal, it is likely that destructive lifestyle habits are producing acid stress.

Answer 2

Answer:

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D are involved in the maintenance of acid-base homeostasis by enhancing urinary acid excretion and mobilizing extrarenal buffer present in bone. Acidosis may alter hormonal effect and metabolism.

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