Why do I need Vitamin D?

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Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus from foods and keep your skeleton strong What you should know: •Helps to keep your skeleton strong •Try getting 10 to 15 minutes of direct sunshine three times a week •You can get your daily dose through diet and supplements Related Videos: •All Vitamins and Supplements, www.youtube.com •All Osteoporosis videos, www.youtube.com Related Health Articles: •Vitamin D According to an Associated Press report, Dr. Michael Holick, a Boston University vitamin D specialist, thinks that up to 30 percent of US teens may be deficient in vitamin D. To be safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends multivitamin... bit.ly •Fiber Fiber is a substance found in plants. Dietary fiber -- the kind you eat -- is found in fruits, vegetables, and grains. It is an important part of a healthy diet... bit.ly •Fish Oil Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, one of the two main classes of essential fatty acids. (Omega-6 fatty acids are the other main type.) Essential fatty acids are special fats that the body needs for optimum health... bit.ly •Pre-Natal Vitamins In general, most prenatal supplements contain more folic acid, iron, and calcium than you'll find in a standard adult multivitamin. Cooking food in cast iron will increase the amount of iron in your food considerably, and eating iron-rich foods ... bit.lyRelated Products: The following are products sold by CVS/pharmacy that may be of interest to you: Drinkables Ultimate Multi ...