Why take a vitamin D supplement?
There has been a lot of research done on this particular nutrient in the past few years. Vitamin D is a lot more vital than previously thought, it is not just for bone health – the immune system will not function properly without adequate vitamin D! Many studies have shown a direct correlation between occurrence of colds/flu and vitamin D deficiency. When you do not get enough, and most of us don’t, your natural defenses against disease and sickness are impaired. I can actually attest to the fact that we’ve had fewer colds and no flu since we have started taking vitamin D. Unfortunately, dermatologists and sunscreen manufacturers have campaigned long and hard to instill fear of the sun in us, aiding in the rise of chronic diseases. Some doctors affirm that skin cancer is much more likely caused by sunburn and sunscreen than casual sun exposure. If you think there is nothing wrong with your sunscreen, check it out on the Skin Deep Database. Safe exposure to the sun is not only beneficia
