I often hear people saying they’re topping up their Vitamin D by spending time outdoors in the sunshine – it’s an odd thing to ask, but is it really that simple to do? Firstly, why do we need Vitamin D? strong bones – it helps to prevent against osteomalacia (softening of the bones) helping the body absorb calcium – which helps to maintain normal muscle functioning it regulates the quantities of calcium and phosphate in your body (important for healthy teeth and bones) A WebMD article titled “The Truth about Vitamin D” gives us further information on the need for Vitamin D: “Vitamin … Continue reading
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