What Is Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that helps the body to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous, resulting in more efficient bone mineralization. This helps to promote healthy bone growth and development.
Our body cannot fully realize the effects of Vitamin D without adequate sunlight. The Vitamin D in our bodies is actually processed by our exposure to the sun, causing issues for those who cannot make it outside, such as the elderly.
Luckily, in most industrialized nations, foods and beverages are fortified with Vitamin D to ensure that everyone meets their dietary needs. Fortified Vitamin D can be found in milk, cheese, butter, cream, and cereal.
