vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for several reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It may also protect against a range of diseases and conditions, such as type 1 diabetes.
Despite its name, vitamin D is not a vitamin, but a prohormone, or precursor of a hormone.
Vitamins are nutrients that the body cannot create, and so a person must consume them in the diet. However, the body can produce vitamin D.
Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body. It assists in:
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promoting healthy bones and teeth
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supporting immune, brain, and nervous system health
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regulating insulin levels and supporting diabetes management
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supporting lung function and cardiovascular health
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influencing the expression of genes involved in cancer development
