If you live in Canada -- where it's hard to get the amount of sunlight someone living in Brazil might get -- your body may need more vitamin D. Sometimes called "the sunshine vitamin", vitamin D is a nutrient your body produces when exposed to the sun's UV rays.
Boosting your intake of vitamin D can help lower your risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), and can also help to prevent cancer and osteoporosis.
Get your dose of vitamin D with:
-milk
-eggs
-fish and;
-liver.
Your doctor may also recommend supplements.
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[ Source:
CBC.ca ]
