Vitamin D

Category: Science & Technology / Human Biology / Health

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.

  • It plays an important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

  • It is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

  • The human body can synthesise vitamin D in the skin when exposed to UV-B radiation.

  • Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

  • Important dietary sources include fortified foods, fatty fish and egg yolk.

  • Prelims Focus: Fat-soluble vitamin, UV-B and calcium metabolism.