Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition For healthy and strong bones, it is very important to have enough Vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin helps the body to absorb calcium and protects bones from turning brittle. It also plays a vital role in boosting the body’s […]
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Vitamin D is commonly known as the “Sunshine” vitamin. It is prepared by the liver cells from cholesterol. The Vitamin D is actually a hormone as the intermediate products (7 de hydro-cholesterol) of its precursor, are activated underneath the skin, in UV radiation obtained from the sun. Table of Contents Common symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency […]