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2.
Is it a Vitamin or
a Hormone?
It’s actually both!
Not only do we get
vitamin D from our
diets, but our bodies
produce it when
our skin is exposed
to sunlight.
3.
Vitamin D is key
because it:
- Helps prevent
osteoporosis
- Helps brain
development
- Reduces pain
sensitivity
- Reduces
inflammation
- Stimulates
immunity
4.
A surplus of vitamin D is produced by our bodies during summer
and stored in our fat cells for release during winter.
However, these reserves are only good for 1-2 months –
which makes supplementation essential for good health.