Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Picture Credit: Diana Polekhina Health Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body. It is naturally present in very few foods, including fatty fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, organ meats such as liver and egg yolks, and oily fish like cod liver oil. Vitamin D is also added to milk and other dairy products. Vitamin D is important for bone strength and helps keep teeth strong. It also helps maintain normal bones, muscles and organs. Although it's easy to get enough vitamin D from food sources alone, most people don't get enough because they don't spend enough time outside or because they don't eat many foods that are high in vitamin D. The best way to ensure you're getting enough vitamin D is through sun exposure or supplements. If you're thinking about taking a supplement, talk to your doctor first -- they will likely recommend either a prescription version or ...