Vitamin D has a number of health benefits. Appropriate levels, risk factors, related disorders and methods to obtain healthy amounts are discussed.

Sep 13, 2010 - Simone Ravicz

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

Mar 25, 2008 - Darshana Vaishnav

Vitamin D is essential for good health and for reducing the odds for getting many diseases. A simple blood test can determine if a person is low in this vitamin.

Mar 18, 2010 - Venice Kichura

Vitamin D is essential to the body's nutritional needs. Learn how the "sunshine vitamin" also prevents many medical conditions & treats health concerns.

Apr 29, 2010 - Kimberly McRae

The so-called "sunshine vitamin" gets a boost as a means of preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Nov 23, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Every body needs calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. We need to consume it daily as our bodies do not manufacture it. There are other health benefits as well

May 24, 2009 - Sandra Gardner

Research indicates that vitamin E may provide some health benefits for certain conditions, but high doses can have adverse effects.

Dec 28, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Vitamin D is important to the health of the human body and over half of Americans are not getting enough.

Mar 30, 2010 - Lindsey Mason

Vitamin D: how much does one need? Many limitations of major sources means vitamin D supplements may be the answer to the worldwide deficiency crisis.

May 1, 2010 - Melissa Peterson

How do vitamin D and calcium help build strong bones? What are the signs of vitamin D deficiency and how much vitamin D does one need to take?

Jul 30, 2010 - Val Tobin

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

Recent research finds that a modest amount of sun exposure produces the correct amount of vitamin D that is critical for optimum health.

Dec 15, 2007 - Ronald K. Frazer

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

Here is a brief explanation on this very special vitamin.

Feb 22, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Vitamin D is actually a hormone, so its wide range of effects shouldn't be too surprising.

Oct 5, 2009 - James Cooper

Vitamin C health benefits extend to more than preventing scurvy. Vitamin C also helps with joint pain and lack of energy. How much should you take daily?

Oct 4, 2010 - Val Tobin

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

The benefits of vitamin D supplements include reduced risk of cancer and many respiratory diseases and has even been shown to reduce the risk of dying.

Sep 22, 2010 - Mark Butler

Whether you're wondering if you should eat liver every day, or if your skin will turn orange from eating too many carrots, here are the straight goods on vitamin A.

Jun 4, 2009 - Karen Sheviak