Effects The effects of opiate addiction can be far-reaching and devastating to all involved. Not a single part of an opiate addictâs life goes unscathed by the narcotic. Some of the most common effects of opiate abuse include: Job loss. Incarceration. Divorce. Bleeding ulcers. Domestic abuse.
Why you need vitamin D during pregnancy. Your body needs vitamin D to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorus, which help build your baby's bones and teeth. What happens if you don't get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is common during pregnancy. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to abnormal bone growth, fractures, or rickets in newborns.
Women's health. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and in the UK from around late March/early April to the end of September we get most of our vitamin D from sunlight exposure. Find out how to get enough without risking sun damage. We need vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium and phosphate from our diet.