Why Do We Need Vitamin D?

Why Do We Need Vitamin D?

Pregnancy
Mothers need enough vitamin D for both yourself and your developing or recently born infants for

• uncomplicated pregnancy
• healthier, full term baby
• developed immune system

Infants

Not getting enough vitamin D means your baby's bones can become soft, are more likely to break and your baby is also more likely to develop rickets. Important for

• strong healthy bones
• immune development

Children

Vitamin D is still important for strong healthy bones. research suggests it is also important for 

• strong teeth
• strong immune system
• protection from ear infection
• protection from sore throats

Adults

Vitamin D is important in almost every area of health

• supports a strong immune system
• helps protect from cancer
• helps regulate blood pressure
• support brain and mental health

Elderly
Taking vitamin D as you get older is important, as it is harder to get outside and make vitamin D from the sun. Important for

• maintain balance
• reduce likelihood of falling
• decrease the risk of fracture
• maintain cognitive function

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