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Vitamin 'D' is commonly known as 'Sunshine Vitamin'. It is due to that skin makes Vitamin 'D' when it is exposed to sunlight. Getting enough vitamin D is important for optimal health. It helps maintain strong and healthy bones, immune system and help in many harmful conditions. Vitamin D belongs to the family of fat soluble vitamins, which include Vitamin A,D,E and K. These vitamins are absorbed well with fat and are stored in Liver and fatty tissues.  There are two forms of Vitamin D in the diet.  1) Vitamin D2 - Found in Plant foods like mushrooms.  2) Vitamin D3 - Found in Animal foods like salmon, cod and egg yolks. However, Sunlight is the best natural source of Vitamin D. The UV (Ultra Violet Rays) from sunlight convert Cholesterol in the skin into Vitamin D3. Before body can use dietary vitamin D, it must be activated through a series of steps. First, lever converts Vitamin D into the storage form of Vitamin D. This is the form that is measured to