When it comes to vitamins, it can all be a bit confusing as to which ones help prevent which condition, disease or ailment.
For decades, commercials and advertisers would have you believe that Vitamin C is one of the most powerful vitamins in fighting a cold or immune system virus like the flu.
But over time, researcher studies have found that another vitamin is a more valuable cold fighter, and at even fighting something like COVID-19: Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3.
Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight.
You can also get it through certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of the vitamin in your blood.
Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases.
Among the newest studies, scientists have found: