Rickets
Description
Rickets is a disease that usually occurs in children where the Bones do not harden and are malformed.
These Substances may Prevent Rickets
Minerals
Rickets may occur as a result of Calcium deficiency.
Rickets may occur as a result of Phosphorus deficiency.
Vitamins
Rickets occurs primarily due to Vitamin D deficiency and supplemental Vitamin D is an effective treatment for Rickets. [1]
These Foods may Prevent or Treat Rickets
Oils (dietary Oils)
Cod Liver Oil may prevent and treat Rickets (primarily due to its high content of Vitamin D). [2]
These Substances may Cause Rickets
Minerals
Excessive intake of Beryllium may cause Rickets.
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