Vitamin D is a vital part of bone health, this means that for individuals at risk for low bone density and osteoporosis getting enough vitamin D every day is necessary.  Vitamin D helps to maximize calcium absorption into the body and also helps to maintain good strong an healthy bones, and the prevention of some cancers.  Due to hormonal changes and the aging process post menopausal women at the greatest risk for developing osteoporosis and low bone density.

Much of the vitamin D we get during the summers months is through the suns UVB rays - and it is the best source of vitamin D, but when the sun goes away and the days get darker, shorter and gloomier how can you be sure you are getting enough vitamin D?  It is best to supplement your vitamin D intake in the winter with fortified milk, fatty fish and fish oils.  Furthermore most doctors recommend that anyone over the age of 50 take a vitamin D supplement as well as these dietary changes.