Introduction
Vitamin D (a hormone) and calcium (a mineral) work together and are essential for bone health and other body function— muscle movement and nerve communication.
Vitamin D
Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ :
- helps to regulate the levels of calcium in our bodies, strengthening our bones and preventing bone-weakening conditions, such as osteoporosis.
- may have protective benefits against heart failure, diabetes, cancer, respiratory tract infections, autoimmune disease, and even hair loss.
- In a recent study explains a strong relationship between increasing amounts of abdominal fat and lower levels of vitamin D
Calcium
Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. It is essential for :
- building and fixing bones and teeth
- helping nerves to function,
- muscle contraction,
- blood clotting
- helping the heart to work.
The vast majority of calcium in the body is stored in bone while the rest can be found in the blood. This calcium blood test checks the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones.
Why take this test?
- you want to make sure you’re getting the important nutrients your body needs
- Vitamin D linked to Obesity
Test Price : RM 250
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