3. Infections
Vitamin D plays such an important role in so many of the body’s functions, that there is little wonder that an infection or anything that may threaten the immune system could be the result of too little of this vital nutrient. Vitamin D strengthens the immune system, which fights off disease and infections with the help of white blood cells. When the body’s defenses are weakened, we become more vulnerable to colds, flu and various infections.
It is no wonder that we tend to get sick less often in the sunnier months and tend to catch viruses or are affected by bacteria in the winter. When we are out in the sun, we are getting sufficient Vitamin D to keep our immune systems in top shape. When you are not feeling good or have an infection you are dealing with, take some walks out in the sun, and you could be on the road to recovery soon.