Vitamin D For Dummies

Vitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more.

This hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking for helpful advice and information on the "nutrient of the decade."

• Coverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for disease prevention
• How and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of Vitamin D – from both your diet and nutritional supplements
• The best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D

If you''re looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin D can have on you and your family, you''ll find everything you need right here.