10 reasons why we should pay more attention to vitamin D

Sharon Ní Chonchúir on the myriad benefits of vitamin D

YOU’RE bound to have heard adverts saying that vitamin D is vital for healthy bones. You’ve probably even seen foods fortified with it on supermarket shelves. But what is so special about this nutrient? And is it important for us all to up our intake by taking a vitamin D supplement?

Here are ten reasons why we should pay more attention to vitamin D: