Understanding (the hormone) Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone which your body produces naturally when exposed to the sun. There are many important benefits of this hormone, including immune system regulation which helps the body fight disease and the absorption of calcium and phosphorus vital to maintaining strong bones and teeth. One-seventh of the world’s population is deficient in vitamin D. Researchers suggest that maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis, based on a 2018 review of population-based studies. Not taking chronic conditions into account, low vitamin D levels have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease such as hypertension, stroke, and heart ... »