Why Vitamin D is important for your body?

Why vitamin D is important for your body?

Vitamin D is important for building strong bones and strengthen existing bones. Without vitamin D your body will not be able to absorb calcium in order to build and strengthen bones in your body. 
Vitamin D also helps in the absorption of phosphorous and in the process of communication between cells.

Vitamin D is different from other minerals in our body because it can manufacture this vitamin in the presence of sunlight.

Deficiency of vitamin D in children results in soft, brittle bones. This condition is called rickets. In adults the bones become soft, weak and leads to condition called osteoporosis.

Weak bones can result in fractures in both children and adults.
Foods rich in vitamin D

- Milk, cheese, eggs are rich 

- Vitamin D fortified products like cereal, orange juice, dairy products, soy milk

Vitamin D is also available in the form of supplements. Make sure you get your daily dose of vitamin D in order to have strong and healthy bones.