Manikin (noun) a little man; a dwarf; a pygmy; a manakin. Manikin (noun) a model of the human body, made of papier-mache or other material, commonly in detachable pieces, for exhibiting the different parts and organs, their relative position, etc. Origin: [OD. manneken, dim. of man man. See Man, and -kin.]
Both vitamin D and calcium supplements can lead to digestive problems. You may experience nausea, bloating, gas and constipation when taking these supplements. Spreading the doses throughout the day and taking with meals can help reduce symptoms.itamin D and calcium are required for healthy bones and teeth, as well as many other functions in your body. Supplementing food intake of vitamin D and calcium with dietary supplements is common to prevent deficiencies.
More research is needed before doctors know the effect calcium supplements may have on your heart attack risk. The calcium supplements that some doctors are concerned about are those that contain only calcium â not supplements that combine calcium and vitamin D or multivitamin supplements.ome doctors think it's possible that taking calcium supplements may increase your risk of a heart attack. Other doctors believe that calcium supplements have little or no effect on your heart attack risk.