top of page

Is Vitamin D Essential?

Writer's picture: Tiina McDermottTiina McDermott

Updated: Nov 5, 2023

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is important for several functions in the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones by helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus from the diet. Vitamin D also supports immune system function, regulates cell growth and differentiation, and reduces inflammation.


One of the primary sources of vitamin D is sunlight. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, it produces vitamin D3, which is then converted into the active form of vitamin D in the liver and kidneys. However, many people do not get enough vitamin D from sunlight alone and may require dietary sources or supplements.





Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to several health problems, including bone disorders like rickets and osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.


Therefore, it is important to maintain adequate levels of vitamin D in the body through a combination of sunlight exposure, diet, and supplementation if necessary.


Check out this Evidence-Based Review that shows the important roles Vitamin D plays in our overall health.

6 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

コメント


Maps

Every home should have this tonic!

Don't forget to pick up your Mother Pucker

at one of these markets... 

CentralOregonLocavoreBanner.jpg
local-acres-marketplace-logo-horizontal-full-color-rgb-900px-w-72ppi-4008421313.png
newport-market logo_edited.png

1841 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701 Phone: (541) 633-7388

63455 N Hwy 97, Suite 7A Bend, OR 97703 (541) 388-2100

1121 NW Newport Avenue Bend, Oregon 97703 541-382-3940

Background
  • Yelp!
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Pinterest
  • White Instagram Icon

DISCLAIMER: Tiina Mcdermott Nutrition Consultant, LLC is a registered business in the state of Oregon. Tiina McDermott does not provide diagnosis, treatment

or prescriptive services. Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and not for diagnosing, treating or prescribing.

© 2023 Website designed by Tiina

bottom of page