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Vitamin D - also called the sunshine vitamin - is an essential hormone naturally produced by your body.

Unlike other vitamins & minerals, Vitamin D presents a bit of a challenge. There aren't a ton of options to get it naturally from food. We must get it from the sun. But, there are many risks associated with UV exposure. Also, the majority of us don't get nearly enough time in the sun to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D.

Many things can affect your ability to get adequate Vitamin D:

• Colder seasons 
• Living in a grayer, rainier climate 
• Living in urban areas where sunlight is blocked by buildings 
• Dark skin 
• Aging 
• Pollution 
• Working long office hours 
• Overall lack of sun exposure