Vitamin D For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Vitamin D is essential for good health; however, it is a required nutrient only when you don't get enough ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun. Unfortunately, many people can't get enough sun exposure and need to get vitamin D from their diet or from supplements. When you have enough vitamin D in your body, you can protect the health of your bones and prevent osteoporosis. New evidence suggests vitamin D may also help prevent many other diseases.