Ah, the sunshine vitamin. We all know it, we all love it. Vitamin D is full of health benefits, from happier moods to healthier bones - and who doesn’t want more of that?
As we age, it becomes even more critical to increase our Vitamin D intake. The right amount can help prevent osteoporosis, maintain strong teeth, and ward off depression. It’s an explosive burst of goodness in one tiny ingredient. But the days are getting shorter, and those blazing yellow rays are a thing of the summery past. So how can we guarantee an ample dose of our beloved Vitamin D, even as fall turns to winter?
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