Facts about vitamins in food

Facts about Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for the proper development of teeth, bones and whole skeleton. Due to its lack, arises disease called rickets. It can be found in large quantities in fish oils, liver and egg yolk. The sun’s rays allow the creation of this vitamin in our skin.

Older people and those with dark complexion, do not get as much benefit from the sun as a light-skinned people. Experts say it is best for them to take vitamin D through diet and supplements.