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Health benefits of Vitamin D

Often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight. Your body can also get vitamin D from certain foods and supplements to give your levels a boost. Living in a country where seeing the sunshine can often be a rare occurrence, understanding its benefits and determining whether you’re getting enough is essential to your good health.   So, why do we need vitamin D? An important micronutrient vitamin D has several important functions. The most vital are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, and facilitating normal immune system function.  But that’s not all, vitamin D...

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