My doctor suggested that I take vitamin D supplements. He said besides just generally being good for my body, that I get too many infections, and vitamin D can help. Is that true?
Vitamin D is important for your body, as it helps with many functions, including bone growth. If your doctor has checked your vitamin D levels, and they are low, then there is benefit to supplementing; however, the data on improving your defense against the common cold is not very strong. In fact, a recent study showed no benefit. But that is not the only reason to take vitamin D supplements.
To learn more about vitamin D and colds, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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