What is Vitamin D?
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that was isolated in 1930 and named calciferol. Since then more metabolites have been found and the two major forms of this vitamin are now known to be vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
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How do members experience Vitamin D?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 1,045 | 269 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 771 | 169 | |
| Osteopenia | 311 | 71 | |
| Fatigue | 153 | 38 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 144 | 38 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Dizziness | 3 | |
| Headaches | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 14 | |
| Moderate | 21 | |
| Mild | 45 | |
| None | 940 |
Member evaluations
cinéphile 94
evaluated on Jan 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
wagner
evaluated on Dec 23, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
creedy
evaluated on May 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for vitamin D deficiency: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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