Vitamin D and neurology
Vitamin D
Vitamin D (pronounced: /ˈvaɪtəmɪn diː/) is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and multiple other biological effects.
Etymology
The term "Vitamin D" refers to several different forms of this vitamin. The word "vitamin" comes from the Latin word "vita" meaning "life" and the chemical suffix "-amine" because vitamins were originally thought to contain amino acids. The "D" represents the fourth vitamin to be discovered.
Neurology
In neurology, Vitamin D has been found to have several roles. It is involved in the process of nerve growth and development, and it has been linked to the maintenance of the nervous system's health.
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with various neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease. It is believed that adequate levels of Vitamin D in the body may help prevent or manage these conditions.
Related Terms
- Vitamin: An organic molecule that is an essential micronutrient which an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism.
- Neurology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic disease that damages the nerves in the spinal cord and brain, as well as the optic nerves.
- Parkinson's Disease: A long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.
- Alzheimer's Disease: A chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gradually worsens over time. It is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin D and neurology
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin D and neurology
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