What is Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones. Most active forms of vitamin D are ergocalciferol (also known as vitamin D2 ) and Calciferol (Vitamin D3). Skin produces vitamin d3 after exposure to ultraviolet rays.

The major function of Vitamin D is keeping blood levels of calcium phosphorus. Vitamin D play role in formation and maintaining strong bones. Vitamin D also helps to maintain healthy immune system and plays role in immunomodulation.

Vitamin D was discovered In 1922 by Edward Mellanby while researching a rickets disease.