Vitamin D, or sunshine vitamin, is the lipid-soluble vitamin produced in your body when exposed to sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet radiation converts our body’s cholesterol into vitamin D. You can also get vitamin D from foods and supplements. Vitamin D is always associated with healthy muscles and stronger bones. Today, we’ll talk about some of the other benefits of vitamin D.

Key to Stronger Bones

Studies have shown us that vitamin D is crucial in developing strong and healthy bones. Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption from the intestine and prevents calcium excretion from the kidneys, thus maintaining its level in the blood.
Vitamin D deficiency in children can soften bones and bowing of legs, known as Rickets. Similarly, Vitamin D deficiency in adults can cause a disease known as osteomalacia, a disease-causing softening of bones and poor bone density, leading to bowing during growth.
Millions of old-age people in the United States have osteoporosis and seeking treatment for it. The bone becomes so soft that it can easily break with a minor fall.


Vitamin D protects you from diseases.

1. research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed us that Vitamin D reduces the risk of Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord.
2. Vitamin D protects you from certain heart diseases.
3. A study published in 2018 showed us that vitamin D can protect you against the Influenza virus that causes flu.

I am staying healthy during pregnancy.
As we know, prenatal vitamins like folic acid, iron and calcium supplements are essential to keep your baby healthy. Similarly, studies have shown us that vitamin D intake during pregnancy can reduce the risk of preeclampsia and giving preterm birth.                 

Fight against depression.
Depression can interfere with your daily work, resulting in leaves and low productivity. Scientists have found that giving vitamin D supplements to people suffering from depression can help to improve their symptoms.

Vitamin D and COVID-19
Continuous lock-down in the world due to Coronavirus has forced us to remain indoors and cannot get enough sunlight. Taking ten micrograms or 400 IU vitamin D daily in the winter is recommended to keep your bones and muscles strong.