The Medical Advisor

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it dissolves in fats and oils and can be kept for a long period in your body. Vitamin D is essential to the body in many ways. It helps the body absorb calcium from food and supplements. Muscles need it to move, for example, nerves need it to carry messages between the brain and every body part, and the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. Apart from its role in maintaining bone health, vitamin D also has a role in maintaining skin health.  Vitamin D for Dry or Itchy Skin Severe dryness of the skin or Ichty can be an indicator of Vitamin D deficiency. Getting enough Vitamin D can improve symptoms of skin disorders that cause dry, itchy skin. Vitamin D and Psoriasis Nutritionists are particularly interested in vitamin D supplementation for these two reasons. First, oral vitamin D supplementation is an important supp...