Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Winter is here, and so are the wellness questions filling your feeds. From the best time to ...

When exposed to sunlight, your body manufactures vitamin D using a type of cholesterol. (Yes, even a certain amount of cholesterol is necessary for good health!) This is why vitamin D is often ...

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacia, a rare bone disorder that causes bone pain and muscle weakness. But taking too ...

In the ABCs of vitamins, D is one of the most important. It helps the body absorb calcium, a mineral that's crucial to build and maintain healthy bones. Vitamin D also has anti-inflammatory and ...

A doctor explains who truly needs a vitamin D supplement in the winter, how to tell if you're deficient, and when ...

When Mayo Clinic researchers began studying vitamin D’s effects on older adults’ blood pressure, they didn’t anticipate the fascinating results that would emerge. Their discoveries about this common ...

Discover the most effective ways to boost your vitamin D levels and prevent vitamin D deficiency, including safe sun exposure ...

It's that time of year when your body produces less vitamin D. Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, and we need it to keep our bones and muscles strong. Many people take supplements to meet the ...

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