Vitamins are required by your body to perform a range of normal bodily functions. Different vitamins play distinct roles in your body. 

The risk of developing some health issues increases if you have a deficiency of specific vitamins.  

Vitamins are organic compounds and essential nutrients. They are present in natural foodstuffs and described as either fat-soluble or water-soluble. Most of your vitamins come from the food you eat. Your body either does not produce vitamins or produces only sparse amounts.  

Vitamins supplements can shore up your nutritional deficits. Vitamin D has many potential benefits. It may reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Let us talk about health-giving Vitamins D. 

It is a nutrient we eat and a hormone that our bodies make. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and one of the most critical for biological function. It belongs to a group of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3. It is frequently called the sunshine vitamin.

Few foods naturally contain vitamin D. The best way to get enough vitamin D is by taking a supplement because it is hard to eat enough through food.

Vitamin D Benefits:

• Vitamin D is integral in skin protection and rejuvenation. Contributes to skin cell growth, repair, metabolism, and wound healing. It enhances the skin's immune system. 
• Controls infections and reduces inflammation.
• Help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus for proper bone health. Essential for the growth and development of bones and teeth. 
• Control infections and reduce inflammation
• Vitamin D plays a role in regulating mood, warding off and improving depression symptoms.
• Boosts weight loss, help with weight management.
• Help prevent heart disease.

Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency:

• Low serum vitamin D is related to metabolic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular diseases.
•  People with low vitamin D levels develop soft, weakened, brittle bones and Rickets. 
• A vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor immune function and increased inflammation. 
• Lower blood vitamin D levels are typical in people with inflammatory bowel disease and obese persons.

Vitamin D production in the skin is the primary natural source of vitamin D.

The food sources include cod liver oil, salmon, tuna fish, sardines, egg yolks, and beef liver. Some foods like cereals are fortified with Vitamin D. 

If your diet contains the recommended amount of a nutrient through the foods you eat, may not get any further health benefits from taking a supplement. However, supplements will augment any deficits you cannot acquire through food.

Always speak with your health care provider about what supplements you plan to take. Follow recommended dosages to avoid toxicity.

Vitamin D toxicity shows high calcium levels in the blood and symptoms of anorexia, weakness, bone pain, kidney problems, and irregular heartbeat.