What Does Vitamin D Do
Friday July 22, 2011 04:46:10 AM
We all know that Vitamin D is important. But What Does Vitamin D Do to strengthen and protect our health?The major function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. It is best known for helping the body to absorb calcium into the bones, improving bone density and preventing osteoporosis. Research also suggests that vitamin D may provide protection from hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer and several autoimmune diseases.
Vitamin D is known as the "sunshine vitamin" and is formed naturally by the body when exposed to the sun. As little as 10 minutes of exposure is thought to be enough to...
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