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 | 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 | 941 |
Member evaluations
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Hannah Rose
evaluated on Aug 30, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
ecurra19
evaluated on Aug 22, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
notgivenup
evaluated on Aug 20, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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