Vitamin D is available in 400 IU or 1000 IU (International Units) and is fat-soluble, meaning it will be absorbed along with fats in your diet and your body’s fatty tissue can store it so your body can use it when needed. The benefits of Vitamin D include helping to stimulate the absorption calcium, which is important for maintaining healthy bones and teeth, and it plays a role in regulating your blood pressure.

Your body makes its own Vitamin D as well from exposure to sunlight’s ultraviolet rays, just don’t overdo it as it only takes 10-30 minutes a few times weekly to maintain healthy blood levels. Those with darker skin or that reside in areas with less sunlight hours may require a little longer to absorb the UV rays.