Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin D Supplement - And Whether You Should Be Taking Them
You need vitamin D to help absorb calcium for strong and healthy bones and some studies have even shown that it may have an effect on your mood, weight, and overall health.
But just because there are some big benefits to vitamin D doesn't mean you should go grab a bottle off the shelf at your local drugstore. It's important to understand a few things about supplements before starting a regimen. INSIDER spoke to several doctors to find out their thoughts and recommendations on taking vitamin D supplements.
Find out if you are in one of the groups most at risk of vitamin D deficiency
There are certain groups of the population who are more at risk of a vitamin D deficiency and could potentially benefit from vitamin D supplements.
Some of the groups include vegans and vegetarians, people who have darker skin, office workers, those over 55, inflammatory bowel disease patients, people who have a BMI over 30, and people suffering from depression.