Vitamin D

Vitamin D ( calciferol ) is a liposoluble vitamin that plays an important role in phospho -calcium metabolism, maintains normal calcium levels and ensures bone strength. In addition to its primary role in maintaining adequate calcium and phosphate concentrations, vitamin D is involved in cell growth and differentiation and immune function. Along with calcium, vitamin D helps protect you from developing osteoporosis, a disease that thins and weakens bones and makes them more likely to break. Muscles use vitamin D to move, and your nerves use it to transmit messages between your brain and body. Your immune system needs vitamin D to fight infections from harmful bacteria and viruses.