Vitamin D, often referred to as “the sunshine vitamin,” is different from other vitamins in that it influences your entire body.

And, while scientists refer to vitamin D as a vitamin, it is actually a steroid hormone obtained from sun exposure, food sources and supplementation.

Vitamin D receptors have been found in almost every type of human cell, from your brain to your bones.

Unfortunately, dermatologists and the media do the public a great disservice by recommending avoiding the sun to decrease skin cancers.


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