Vitamin D: What does it do and how to get it
Vitamin D is counted among the essential vitamins and minerals to keep the body healthy. Find out why and how you can add more Vitamin D to your diet.
Meet Vitamin D
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods. It is often added to some foods – for example, ‘fortified’ cereals and milk – and available as a dietary supplement--though it’s always best to get nutrients from natural sources, when possible.
Vitamin D is also produced when ultraviolet rays from sunlight are absorbed through the skin, which triggers a Vitamin D synthesis reaction.
By — Last Modified: 08/30/2012, First Published: 08/06/2012
