Vitamin D

Health professionals have long known about the important role vitamin D plays in bone health but research now shows that bone health may be just the beginning of this vitamin's many benefits.  Recent science suggests that a lack of vitamin D may increase the risk of chronic diseases, such as some cancers, high blood pressure, and disorders of the immune system.  Encourage patients to consume three servings of vitamin D fortified milk and yogurt as a deliciously easy way to get vitamin D and the eight other nutrients dairy foods provide.