February 21, 2003

By: David Tees
Website: http://www.vitamins-and-health-info.com

Your online guide to vitamin D!

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Vitamin D can be found in food, but is also produced by the body's exposure to ultraviolet rays. The liver and kidney convert vitamin D into a hormone. It then maintains calcium and phosphorus levels in the bloodstream.

Foods fortified with vitamin D are the most common. Such things ad fish and fish oils also have naturally occurring instances of the vitamin. Seniors and post-menopausal women are the highest risk of developing vitamin D deficiency, risking osteoporosis. There is however, a high risk of taking too much in supplemental treatment.

Exposure to sunlight is a very important source of Vitamin D. Too much exposure is very harmful however and a lotion with a sun block rating higher the 8 will block out any ultraviolet rays deemed necessary to produce the vitamin. Those living further north will also be greatly affected during the winter months, so it is important to look at taking supplements as a positive form of treatment.

Author Notes:

David Tees contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.vitamins-and-health-info.com.  Recommending the best vitamins, minerals, herbs and weight loss products for optimum health.