Calci-D Chewable Tablets ? Calcium Vitamin D, 28 Tablets

Calci-D Chewable Tablets ? Calcium Vitamin D, 28 Tablets\nWhat Calci-D Chewable Tablets is and what it is used for\nCalci-D Chewable Tablets contain two active substances, calcium carbonate and colecalciferol (vitamin D3). Both calcium and vitamin D3 are found in the diet and vitamin D is also produced in the skin after exposure to the sun.\n\nCalci-D Chewable Tablets is used:\n\n? in the correction of calcium and vitamin D deficiencies in the elderly,\n\n? in combination with osteoporosis treatments where calcium and vitamin D levels are too low or where there is a high risk of them being too low\nWhat is Vitamin D\nVitamin D is one of the only vitamins that your body can produce by itself. What is the catalyst that gets your D production going? Good old fashioned sunshine! It?s the ultraviolet-B radiation (UVB) that enables vitamin D production to occur in the skin.\nVitamin D is produced in equal amounts in both people with fairly pigmented and darkly pigmented skin after exposure to UVB radiation (sunlight). Sunlight is important for Vitamin D production, but the strength of sunlight and the intensity of UVB exposure can be affected by season, distance from the equator, and even personal habits. If you have a job that keeps you indoors during daylight hours, or you work nights, you don?t produce as much Vitamin D as someone who is outside for at least ten to fifteen minutes each day.\nVitamin D can be supplemented by eating the right foods.\nBenefits of Vitamin D\nVitamin D plays an important role in bone building by enabling calcium uptake by your body. It is also very important for healthy immune system function and may help lower your risk of contracting colds. Vitamin D also helps confer innate immunity which may protect your body from the influenza virus.\nVitamin D has been linked to the prevention of many different diseases, including multiple sclerosis, arthritis and even cancer. Children with higher vitamin D levels are less likely to suffer from asthma and allergies than those who are vitamin D deficient. Mental agility might be maintained by adequate levels of the vitamin, especially in the elderly.\nBecause Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption, it is important for bone mineralization (hardening), which keeps your bones strong and supple. A sufficient amount of Vitamin D helps prevent joint pain and osteoporosis.\nThere is also evidence suggesting that Vitamin D may play an important role in weight management, both in adults and in children. Some researchers are exploring whether vitamin D may act as a natural protector from low levels of radiation, such as the background radiation we receive from sunlight and other sources.\nSymptoms & Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency\nFoods Containing Vitamin D\nThere are no clearly defined causes of vitamin D deficiency, however the obvious culprits are not eating right and a lack of activity in general, but especially outdoor activity. Adults and children who have poor diets are especially at risk. Risk factors for being vitamin D deficient include race, gender, and lifestyle, including time spent watching TV, playing video games or sitting in front of the computer.\nPeople at high risk of having Vitamin D Deficiency Syndrome (VDDS) are often those who suffer from other disorders, such as autoimmune diseases, heart disease, osteoporosis, chronic pain and fatigue, and certain cancers. Symptoms for some of these disorders can be lessened by taking a Vitamin D supplement or eating more foods with vitamin d.\nOther diseases and disorders, such as rickets, rheumatism, and osteoporosis (bone disease) can be exascerbated by a lack of vitamin D in the body. Hypocalcemic tetany, a condition in which the body is low in calcium due to vitamin D deficiency, casues overactive neurological reflexes, spasms of the extremeties (hands and feet) and larynx, and muscle cramps. Calcitriol, the form of vitamin D your body uses, plays a key role in the maintenance of many organ systems.\nWhat is Osteoporosis\nOsteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.?It develops slowly over several years and?is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture).\nThe most common injuries?in people with osteoporosis are:\n\nbroken wrist\nbroken hip\nbroken spinal bones (vertebrae)\n\nHowever, breaks can also happen in other bones, such as in?the arm or pelvis.?Sometimes a cough or sneeze can cause a broken rib or the partial collapse of one of the bones of the spine.\nOsteoporosis?is not usually painful until a bone is broken,?but broken bones in the spine?are a common cause of?long-term pain.\nAlthough a broken bone is often the first sign of osteoporosis,?some older people develop?the characteristic stooped (bent forward) posture. It happens when the bones in the spine?have broken, making it difficult to support the weight of the body.\nOsteoporosis can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines.\nCAUSES OF OSTEOPOROSIS\nLosing bone is a normal part of ageing, but some people lose bone much faster than normal. This can lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of broken bones.\nWomen also lose bone rapidly in the first few years after the?menopause. Women are more at risk of osteoporosis than men, particularly if the menopause begins early (before the age of 45) or they?ve had their ovaries removed.\nHowever osteoporosis can also affect men, younger women and children.\nMany other factors can also increase the risk of developing osteoporosis, including:\n\ntaking high-dose?steroid tablets?for more than 3 months\nother medical?conditions?? such as inflammatory conditions, hormone-related conditions, or malabsorption problems\na family history of osteoporosis???particularly a hip fracture in a parent\nlong-term use of certain medicines that can affect bone strength or hormone levels, such as anti-oestrogen tablets that many women take after breast cancer\nhaving or having had an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia\nhaving a low?body mass index (BMI)\nnot exercising regularly\nheavy drinking and smoking\n\nPREVENTING OSTEOPOROSIS\nIf you?re at risk of developing osteoporosis, you should?take steps to help keep your bones healthy. This may include:\n\ntaking?regular exercise?to keep your bones as strong as possible\nhealthy eating?? including?foods rich in?calcium?and?vitamin?D\ntaking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D\nmaking lifestyle changes???such as?giving up smoking?and reducing your?alcohol?consumption\n\nCalci-D Chewable Tablets Reviews\nAfter using Calci-D Chewable Tablets, it?s helpful to let others know about your experience. Reviews of an item help other users know that medicines received have helped the condition it is claimed for, how well the treatment worked or any issues to be aware of. We invite our users to leave a review of both their treatment and of the service provided. Click on the reviews tab to see if there has been feedback on this item.\nPrice of? Calci-D Chewable Tablets in Nigeria\nCalci-D Chewable Tablets is available on Allschoolabs.\nPatient Information leaflet