Vitamin D plays a greater role in our health than many of us realize. Its importance in maintaining strong bones has been known for nearly a century, but what else does it do?
Vitamin D, or cholecalciferol, was 1 of 13 essential vitamins discovered by researchers in the early 20th century. After a long search, its discovery culminated in a cure for rickets, a painful childhood bone disease. Due to this medical victory over a bone disease, there’s been a strong association between vitamin D and bone health ever since.
