what is the disease caused by vitamin d


What is the disease caused by vitamin D deficiency? Which tissue does it affect?

The lack of vitamin D causes the disease called as rickets (rachitis), characterized by decalcification of bones and bone deformities. Vitamin D is fundamental for absorption of calcium and therefore it is related to the osseous tissue health.

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