The Truth About Supplements

Vitamin D has been hailed as a wonder supplement, preventing everything from cancer to heart attacks. But is all the hype surrounding vitamin D too good to be true? In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, no proof was found that vitamin D supplements improved the health of patients who took them. However, many studies have shown vitamin D to be very beneficial. Although food is usually the best source for vitamins, vitamin D is absorbed through the skin when it’s exposed to sunlight. However, it is always important to wear sunscreen when you are out in the sun. Therefore, you may not absorb enough vitamin D through your skin. Your doctor can do a blood test to see if you are getting enough vitamin D. Ask your doctor and pharmacist any questions you may have about vitamin D.