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Vitamins and minerals are necessary for good health, but vitamin D may also contribute to disease prevention and/or treatment.

Current recommended daily allowances for Vitamin D are probably too low, particularly when new research shows that higher doses can protect us from several diseases.

Vitamin D is necessary for proper nutrition. When the body doesn't get enough, it can cause serious health problems.

Studies show vitamin D supplementation is beneficial for people who have diabetes or insulin resistance. Vitamin D supplements may prevent or delay symptoms of diabetes.

Vitamin D is a hot topic: it may reduce the risk of cancer, bone disease and even autism. But vegetarian and vegan diets deserve special attention.

Known as the "bone vitamin," vitamin D can affect the heart and brain as well as well as the bones, and may affect the rate of cancer cell growth.

Got vitamin D? It's becoming the next "wonder drug" - helping prevent arthritis, depression, heart disease, swine flu and more. Read on for how to get more vitamin D.

A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals can bolster the immune system and prevent the onset of cold and flu viruses.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in all age groups, and can increase the risk for a wide variety of diseases beyond rickets.

Vitamin D is important for the maintenance of blood calcium levels and bone strength. Obtained from the diet or through sun exposure, it may also protect against disease.

Vitamin D (calciferol) a soluble vitamin is necessary for proper calcium and phosphorus metabolism and absorption, which makes it essential for healthy bones and teeth.

Kids are picky and eat junk food when parents aren't looking; chewable vitamins help. But some ingredients reduce effectiveness; others are downright dangerous.

There's an ever-widening array of soy-based beverages - and knowledge of health benefits that go with it - leading more people to turn to dairy alternatives.

Vitamin D has received a lot of attention lately - as have its proven and unproven health benefits. Supplementation may be the key to ensuring adequate intake.

As the country battles the swine flu, it's a good idea to increase Vitamin D to boost your immunity. Be sure to take the right kind of D and a sufficient amount.