6. REGULATION OF SYNTHESIS
ā¢Concentration of calcitriol is regulated by plasma levels of
calcium & phosphate
ā¢ Low plasma phosphate increases activity of calcidiol 1-
hydroxylase ā DIRECT
ā¢ Low plasma calcium enhances parathyroid hormone
production which in turn activates 1-hydroxylase - INDIRECT
7.
8. RDA
Adults:
400 IU in Western countries
200 IU in India
Children:400 IU
Pregnancy & Lactation:600 IU
9.
10.
11. Hypervitaminosis
ā¢Among the Vitamins D is most toxic on overdose
ā¢ Demineralization of bone
ā¢ Increased Ca absorption- hypercalcemia
ā¢ Deposition of ca in kidneys & arteries
ā¢ Renal calculi
ā¢ Loss of appetite
ā¢ Nausea
ā¢ Increased thirst
ā¢ Loss of weight