Vitamin D is extremely important for health in general and also for brain health. Individuals with low levels of vitamin D have been shown to have more depression and cognitive impairment than those with normal vitamin D levels. One study even showed that adequate vitamin D protects against getting cancer.
TO LEARN ABOUT VITAMIN D
The Vitamin D Solution, by Michael Holick, MD
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