The Super Vitamin Video

Vitamin D seems to play a role in everything from weight management to preventing cancer and other diseases. Good Housekeeping shows you how to get more of this super vitamin.


In a recent study, researchers found that women with low levels of vitamin D were, on average, 16.3 pounds heavier than those who were vitamin D sufficient.

Researchers believe that vitamin D may slow down the growth of fat cells, though it could be that the fat cells are simply trapping the vitamin so it's not circulating through the blood.

With experts warning us to keep sun exposure to a minimum, how can you get enough vitamin D into your system? It can be found in fish, milk, and fortified orange juice, but you have to consume a lot of each food to get the daily recommended amount. The most reliable and safe option is taking a supplement.

Experts are recommending 1000 IU of D3 a day for adults.

And vitamin D doesn't just affect your weight. It's also been linked to preventing cancer and other diseases.

It could help prevent various kinds of cancer including breast cancer, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease, and other problems.

If you suspect your vitamin D deficient, ask your doctor to check. A simple blood test will give you the answer. I'm Terry Anzur for Good Housekeeping Reports.

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