Vitamin D is one of the essential supplements needed by the body and works towards the hardness of your bones. It is a fat-soluble vitamin and doesn’t have many sources except the infinite source called the Sun. Vitamin D synthesis occurs within our body when we sit bare skin in sunlight for quite some time but for assimilation this vitamin D has to go through 2 hydroxylations.

Although Vitamin D has the largest role in replenishing the hardness of the bones, it helps in cell growth, reduction of inflammation works towards our immunity and even helps with many neuromuscular functions. Vitamin D is largely protein-based, and these proteins are components of many gene encoding macromolecules which in turn help with cell differentiation and apoptosis.

The sources of Vitamin D are numerous, but those which contain optimal amount are flesh of fatty fish, fish oils, cheese, egg yolks and even beef liver. You got to be a non-vegetarian if you don’t want deficiency of D or disorders like rickets. Also, there is certain pediatrician formula sold in USA and Canada which is mandated by the government to contain a certain high level of vitamin D.

As we grow older, wear and tear are bound to happen, and such degradation of bone density is detrimental to all. These are:

●    Osteoporosis

●    Rickets

●    Osteomalacia

 In such a situation only vitamin D can save us from a variety of bone-related disorders and even cancer.

Hence, it is of utmost importance and takes a top spot on the list of essential supplements that should be a part of everyone’s daily diet.