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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Take Vitamin D3 if You Don't Get Much Sun

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Dr. Kinker. MrinalGeneral Surgeon • 24 Years Exp.MBBS, MS - General Surgery
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  • Back in the day, most people got their vitamin D from the sun.
  • The problem is that most people don't get much sun these days. They either live where there is no sun, or they stay inside most of the day or use sunscreen when they go out.
  • According to data from 2005-2006, about 41.6% of the US population is deficient in this critical vitamin.
  • If adequate sun exposure is not an option for you, then supplementing with vitamin D has been shown to have numerous benefits for health.
  • This includes improved bone health, increased strength, reduced symptoms of depression and a lower risk of cancer, to name a few. Vitamin D may also help you live longer.
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