The fat-soluble vitamin D, known as "the sunshine vitamin" but also as the "anti-rickets vitamin," is considered very important for the development and proper functioning of the body.
According to official health claims from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), it contributes to:
- The normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
- The maintenance of normal calcium levels in the blood.
- The maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
- The maintenance of normal muscle function.
- The normal function of the immune system.
- The normal function of the immune system and the normal development of bones in children.
- The reduction of the risk of falling, which is positively associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for fractures among men and women aged 60 years and older.
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