Question

how can you distinguish between low dietary calcium and low vitamin D?

Answer 1

ANSWER-

VITAMIN D

• Vitamin d facilitates Calcium absorption from the intestines

• , with low Vitamin D dietary calcium cannot be absorbed.which may lead to increased calcium in the body that could lead to even worse condition.
• Calcium can only reach the bones and development of fully mature bones if the Vitamin D is sufficient amount.
• Vitamin D helps in the maintenance of bone by giving calcium through absorption.
• If there's no sufficient Vitamin D, increased calcium could lead to PTH level deviation and slight increase in it.
• Vitamin d deficiency can lead to secondary hyperthyroidism,increased bone loss, osteoporosis, increased fracture risk etc.

DIETARY CALCIUM

• Calcium have major role in a human body, such as muscle contraction, building bones, building teeth, blood clotting etc.
• Dietary calcium is consumed through normal diet. Which means normal food consumption.
• Low calcium can lead to osteoporosis.
• Calcium is absorbed by the help of Vitamin D in the body.
• Low calcium level means low vitamin d.
• Low calcium is indicated by high risk of bone fracture, osteoporosis etc.
• Calcium is a essential mineral, this combined with vitamin D helps to protect bones.

Both VitaminD and calcium is needed for the smooth functioning of body. Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption and calcium helps in various body functioning. Low level in both could result to many problems.