Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is found naturally in some foods, such as fish and eggs.  It is also known as the 'sunshine vitamin' because our body actually makes most of its own supply through the action of the sun's UVB rays on the skin.  

Vitamin D's best known role is maintaining a healthy calcium balance in our body and building strong bones and ...Read more teeth.  It may also help to support the immune system and is thought to be involved in brain function and mood, maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system and blood pressure, and supporting insulin release to sustain normal blood sugar levels.  

Lack of exposure to sunlight and use of high-factor sunscreens and sunblocks can lead to less-than-optimal levels of this essential vitamin in our body. We can top up our levels, however, with a good vitamin D supplement.