Vitamin D, also known as sunshine nutrient, plays a major role in processes that lead to adequate calcium absorption. It is necessary for healthy development and maintenance of the skeletal system. Extreme vitamin D deficiency results in rickets (bone and muscle deformation) in children and accelerates the onset of osteoarthritis and other bone degeneration conditions in adult life. Vitamin D is also important to sustain a robust immune system. Insufficient intake often results in lowering defenses against common diseases. Vitamin D has been linked with breath health and colon health too.
Scientists estimate that anything between 50-90% of the general population suffer from some sort of vitamin D deficiency. The main reasons are sun avoidance and poor diets. Groups especially at risk include:
• breasted infants,
• older people,
• people with limited sun exposure,
• people with dark skin
• obese people,
• people with fat malabsorption
Diet supplementation is a popular and effective solution to reach optimal vitamin D blood concentration.
For best results, take one softgel a day with a meal. Consider combining vitamin D with other diet supplements, such as calcium or vitamin D, for more targeted use