Vitamin D3, also known as the sunshine vitamin, Is made in the body when exposed to the sun in addition to being found in certain foods.

Vitamin D is an important nutrient in the body, contributing to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, muscle function, immune function and normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. While it is naturally produced by the body when exposed to sunlight (leading some to dub it the “sunshine vitamin”), not getting enough sunlight can lead to deficiency.

Vitamin D, also called cholecalciferol, contributes to normal:

• absorption/utilisation of calcium & phosphorus
• blood calcium levels
• maintenance of normal bones, muscles & teeth
• role in a process cell division
• immune system function