Description
Exposing the skin to strong sunlight allows our bodies to produce vitamin D. However, in the northern hemisphere this natural light is not sufficient for much of the year, so Canadians have an increased risk of deficiency. Other risk groups are the elderly, dark-skinned people, vegans, and people on a low-protein diet. Health professionals in Canada believe that increasing blood levels of vitamin D may reduce the incidence of many health conditions, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, pneumonia and cancer. Adequate levels of vitamin D are important for immune function, reduction of respiratory infections and for the prevention of many chronic health conditions.
