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 | 1,047 | 270 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 770 | 169 | |
| Osteopenia | 311 | 71 | |
| Fatigue | 153 | 38 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 143 | 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 | 939 |
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