One of the best ways to avoid symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency is through sound nutrition. The bones of the human body form the protective structure surrounding our vital organs, the basis for our carriage and the infrastructure of our muscular system. Bone material is primarily made up of calcium, protein, blood, and marrow. These components of our bones need proteins, vitamin D, calcium and minerals to form new bone or repair broken bones.

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma in children. Rickets (soft bones, deformities of the skeleton) is another serious result of vitamin D deficiency.

Healthy bones are a marvel of nature, but as a person ages, cell renewal slows down as does healthy bone formation. It is vitally important that an individual prevents bone loss through weight bearing exercise (which can be as simple as walking), getting outside in the sunshine (which helps the body produce Vitamin D, which in turn helps with the absorption of calcium) and, excellent nutrition.

As a person ages, his or her body systems don't work as efficiently as when they were younger; cell renewal slows down as we age. Proper nutrition is a key factor in cell renewal. Sunshine, adequate vitamin D and calcium are the key ingredients in bone health. Sources of Vitamin D include salmon, halibut, shitake mushrooms, eggs, fish liver fats, and fish oils. Include a variety of these foods in your daily intake and you will tip the scales for bone health and stability in your favor.

Benefits of vitamin D include reduced risk of heart disease (by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through them), lower blood pressure and lower blood sugar, which can reduce the risk for diabetes. Another interesting benefit of vitamin D is how it regulates the immune system enabling, it to work at optimum levels.