Vitamins like C and E continue to be the darlings of many supplement lovers. But those vitamin superstars are being forced to share their throne with the long neglected vitamin D, which is nally getting the attention it may have always deserved.

Vitamin D is essential for several reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It may also protect against a range of diseases and conditions, such as type 1 diabetes.

Despite its name, vitamin D is not a vitamin, but a prohormone, or precursor of a hormone.

•  Promoting healthy bones and teeth
•  Supporting immune, brain, and nervous system health
•  Regulating insulin levels and supporting diabetes management
•  Supporting lung function and cardiovascular health
•  Inuencing the expression of genes involved in cancer development