Health News & Info — vitamin d supplements

You probably take vitamin D without thinking twice. It is one of those nutrients we all hear about, especially when the days get shorter and sunlight feels scarce. Many people rely on supplements to maintain their vitamin D levels, trusting that all forms work in the same way. Yet, recent research suggests this might not be the case. Scientists have discovered that not all vitamin D supplements deliver the same results. The two primary forms, D2 and D3, differ in how the body absorbs and uses them. Evidence now shows that D3, the form naturally produced through sunlight exposure, may...

  Calcium is the most abundant mineral in out body: Calcium accounts for about 1.5- 2% of total body weight.   Calcium helps build and maintain strong bones: Our bodies require calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Approximately 99% of calcium is stored in our bones and teeth. If an inadequate amount of calcium is received from the diet, it will be withdrawn from bone and teeth stores so that other parts of the body can use it. Thus, if your body is not receiving enough calcium, the body will continue to extract it from the bones and teeth,...