Vitamin D or the 'Sunshine' vitamin is a vital nutrient that helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. This in turn promotes stronger bones, teeth and muscles. According to the UK National Health Services (NHS), the nutrient helps in preventing the risk of bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.
But as important as it is to note the functions of vitamin D, it is as crucial to understand the health risks posed by vitamin D deficiency. Low levels of this nutrient is said to cause several health issues. In fact, research has linked vitamin D deficiency to health disorders such as prostate cancer, depression, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. However, what's even more concerning is that a large population in India suffers from this nutrient deficiency.
