This article gives a brief definition of Sunshine Vitamin, states its sources, function and importance, side-effect, and contention.

Dec 22, 2010 - Delma Penaranda

Elderly people enjoy better health with vitamin D. Sunlight, supplements & foods high in vitamin D lower the risk of heart disease, kidney failure & stroke.

May 8, 2010 - Mary King

Come out of the shade! There are serious health concerns from sun deprivation and most people have gone overboard trying to avoid skin cancer.

Nov 2, 2009 - Mary Earhart

When the sun shines in Scotland, people can be seen running from the darkness of their homes, scattering forth, filling outside areas in cafes and bars.

Apr 16, 2010 - Jane Alexandra Cormack

Constant tiredness, accompanied by irritable moods, depression, or unexplained aches might be a sign of vitamin B or D deficiency, key vitamins for fighting fatigue.

Jul 6, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Are tanning beds safe? What about UVA and UVB light? Can you get a beautiful tan without harming skin or compromising immune response? Experts talk to Suite101.

Jan 12, 2009 - Maryan Pelland

The facts about sunscreen and tanning beds. How to avoid sunburn and skin cancer with healthy alternatives.

Mar 19, 2011 - Katharine Eckert

Too little of the sunshine vitamin results in bone loss. This nutrient may also help lower blood pressure, prevent depression, vision and memory loss.

Apr 18, 2011 - Mary Earhart

Have our fears about sunbathing increased the risk of our children developing rickets?

Mar 14, 2011 - N. J. Evans

Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.

Jun 5, 2008 - Tammie Burak

Vitamin D, which is required for disease prevention and the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, can be obtained through food, sunshine, or supplements.

Aug 30, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

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

Nov 9, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the human body. Vitamin D helps an individual stay healthy and aids in absorption of other nutrients.

Feb 7, 2010 - Julie Ackendorf

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus efficiently. So when kids are vitamin D deficient they can suffer from weak bones as well as other ailments.

Jan 23, 2010 - Charlina Stewart

There are many interesting and some fun facts about vitamins including: how they were discovered how they were named and what they do.

May 23, 2011 - Brenda Scottsdale

Although the body can produce vitamin D with sun exposure, eating foods high in vitamin D is important to ensuring adequate intake of this essential vitamin.

Feb 6, 2010 - Jennifer Murray

Vitamin D may assist in preventing and arresting breast cancers. How your diet may help avoid breast cancer

May 8, 2011 - Frances Simmons

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.

Apr 1, 2008 - Johneen Manning

Vitamin D may reduce the risk of cancer, bone disease and even autism. You can get vitamin D from the sun, but vegetarian and vegan diets still deserve special attention.

Jul 11, 2007 - Jill Harris

The body needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy, but when a person takes too much of a good thing, it can cause dangerous side-effects.

Nov 7, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten