Women who supplemented vitamin D both during pregnancy and six months postpartum reduced their babies’ chances of developing rickets, a recent study shows.
Vitamin D is a nutrient we derive from foods and sun exposure as well as a hormone made by our bodies. Essential for our health, knowing how to take it is key.
In the United States, nearly one-quarter of individuals have insufficient or deficient vitamin D blood levels, which can impact bone and overall health.
Recent measles outbreaks have reignited discussions about the vaccine. But does a vaccine resolve the problem, or are there more effective ways to prepare?