- Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium. This function helps promote bone growth. Vitamin D taken along with a calcium supplement has been shown to prevent osteoporosis in older adults.
- Consuming vitamin D aids in the promotion of immune system health. Vitamin D also helps to reduce inflammation and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Scientific studies indicate that vitamin D aids in the prevention of heart attacks.
- Preliminary research suggests that vitamin D helps to improve the survival rates of those affected by breast cancer and colon cancer.
- Research published in the journal "Nutrition Reviews" suggests that consumption of vitamin D during pregnancy helps to improve a pregnancy's outcome by lessening the chance of pre-eclampsia, improving birth weight and aiding in the mineralization of the developing infant's bones.
- Most vitamin D is produced by the body through exposure to ultraviolet light in sunshine. Food sources include fortified food products such as milk, cereals, and calcium-fortified fruit juices. Other food sources include fish such as salmon and tuna, fish liver oil, beef liver, cheese and egg yolks.
- The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D is 5 micrograms for both adult males and adult females. Vitamin D should not be taken in excess as too much vitamin D can lead to serious health problems.
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barba0727 said
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