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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

How to increase your vitamin D levels in winter

Vitamin D is necessary for your body to fight infections and maintain health. Although vitamin D can be obtained in a variety of ways, most of it is created by the body when UVB rays from the sun are absorbed. Wintertime makes it harder to receive enough vitamin D because of the shorter days. In addition to supporting vital processes like immunity, vitamin D also helps to keep the heart, brain, and bones healthy. You might be startled to find that almost a third of folks in India don’t receive enough vitamin D. This is because ultraviolet radiation that enters your body through your skin is prevented by piles of wool clothes to protect yourself from the cold.

Why is vitamin D so important?

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