VITAMIN D SUNSHINE

VITAMIN D SUNSHINE

THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN WE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT!
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Vitamin D, an essential vitamin, is made in the skin with the help of sunlight. Deficiency situations of this vitamin are fairly common among African-Americans, Hispanics, and those living in higher latitudes where exposure to sunlight is less frequent. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium, magnesium, and phosphate to build bones and enable good muscle function. A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to soft bones(osteomalacia), osteoporosis, bone fractures, diminished immune function, increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and undersized babies. Low blood levels of vitamin D have been linked to ulcerative colitis. Because it is fat-soluble, taking too much of vitamin D can cause problems because toxic levels can build up in the body. The recommended daily intake for vitamin D is between 600 IU and 800 IU.

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