| Vitamin D should be neglected. It should be an | | | | health of the body. |
| essential part of our diet on a daily basis. You can | | | | A soft bone structure can lead to skeletal disorders. |
| drink milk that's fortified with vitamin D all day, but | | | | One common skeletal disorder is rickets in children |
| that won't be healthy for you. You can stand out in | | | | and osteomalacia in adults. It is far better to get |
| the sun and bake for a few hours a day, but that | | | | ahead of these problems than deal with them when |
| also won't be good for you. Even if you did these | | | | they arrive. |
| things on a seldom basis, you're probably not getting | | | | People often assume that laying out in the sun the |
| enough. In fact, billions of people all over the world | | | | surest way to get vitamin D, but depending on |
| don't get enough vitamin D. | | | | where you live and how much time you spend |
| It's an important vitamin because it plays a vital role | | | | outdoors, you may not get enough. An effective |
| in absorbing calcium. (Note: Calcium is not the same as | | | | way to combat the lack of vitamin D without adding |
| vitamin D as many people assume.) This absorption | | | | the extra calories and fat or getting exposure from |
| helps maintain strong bones and as such, it's definitely | | | | the sun is to take them in capsules. |
| needed for people at a young age. Building stronger | | | | You should never neglect vitamin D. Make it a normal |
| bones also helps promote bone mineralization. A | | | | supplement on a daily basis and watch your healthy |
| strong bone structure goes a long way in the overall | | | | grow. |