Vitamin D

Hardly a week goes by where new research isn’t showing us the benefits of this powerful nutrient for the entire family. Vitamin D is not just for healthy bones anymore. A growing body of research is showing us that vitamin D is important in cancers, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease and immune function. Given vitamin D’s many benefits, ensuring we get enough is important.

Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because our bodies naturally synthesize it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Recent studies have shown even with the Vitamin D in our diets and exposure to direct sunlight, the majority of the population is Vitamin D deficient. How can you maximize your vitamin D in the winter months without a private jet to whisk you away to a tropical destination?