Vitamin D: The Sunshine Nutrient and Who Needs It Most

As people age, the skin's ability to synthesize Vitamin D in response to sunlight decreases significantly. Additionally, older adults often spend less time outdoors, and their kidneys become less efficient at converting Vitamin D into its active form. Because seniors are at a high risk for osteoporosis and fractures resulting from falls, their need for Vitamin D is higher than that of younger individuals to maintain bone density and ensure better muscular coordination for balance.