Question

What factor are required for the absorption of vitamin d from the food by body?

Answer 1

Blood clotting factors are required for the absorption of vitamin D from the food by the body.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Vitamin D -

• Chemical name of vitamin D is calciferol.
• It is available in two forms - D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol).
• Physiological active form of vitamin D is calcitriol.
• Deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Both these are diseases of bone.

# Factors affecting vitamin D absorption -

1. vitamin D binding protein
2. vitamin D transporter protein
3. bile acids secretion
4. liver enzymes
5. fat absorption
6. enzymes of fat digestion
7. calcium concentration
8. levels of vitamin K and vitamin A

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