Health Tips for Teenager (Vitamines and Minerals)

Vitamin D goes hand-in-hand with calcium - it's needed to absorb the mineral and is made in the body when you're exposed to sunlight. It also comes from foods such as margarine, egg yolks and oily fish. It's stored in the liver but supplies can become low during winter - particularly in older adults - when daylight hours are less. In contrast, too much vitamin D can bring toxic effects, so as long as you're eating a wide variety of foods and spending time outdoors regularly, you shouldn't need to take supplements.